Latin American Independence Days

Colombia

Jul 20, 1810

Refers to the creation of the Junta government in Bogota

Mexico

Sep 16, 1810

Refers to the date on which the "Cry of Dolores" was first shouted for Independence. Mexico wasn't officially from Spain until 1821

Chile

Sep 18, 1810

This date refers to the day that the new Government of Chile claimed to be an autonomous republic within the Spanish monarchy. This was due to Napoleon's takeover of Spain

Paraguay

May 14, 1811

Gained independence from Spain

Venezuela

Jul 5, 1811

Gained independence from Spain, and was part of Gran Colombia until 1830

Argentina

Jul 9, 1816

While the real date is July 9, 1816, many people consider the May Revolution in 1810 to be the Argentinean Independence Day

Peru

Jul 28, 1821

José de San Martín declares Peruvian independence

Costa Rica

Sep 15, 1821

Peacefully gained independence from Spain

El Salvador

Sep 15, 1821

Peacefully gained independence from Spain

Guatemala

Sep 15, 1821

Honduras

Sep 15, 1821

Peacefully gained independence from Spain

Nicaragua

Sep 15, 1821

Peacefully gained independence from Spain

Uruguay

Aug 25, 1825

Gained independence from Brazil in the Treaty of Montevideo

Bolivia

Dec 6, 1825

Gained independence from Spain

Dominican Republic

Feb 27, 1844

Origionally gaining independence from Spain in the early 1800's (with Haiti), the Dominican Republic gained its own independence from Haiti on this date.

Cuba

May 20, 1902

Even though they gained independence from Spain during the Spanish-American War, they didn't become independent from the U.S. until this date.

Panama

Nov 3, 1903

While Panama become Independent from Spain on July 20, 1810, they became independent from Colombia on this date.