People can and do endure under extremely unjust and corrupt government. But if there is a sudden change in policy or circumstance (a new tax on tea, a sudden famine) this can be like a spark on dry kindling.
Another equally important factor is that over time, colonial areas (like Latin America) begin to develop their own elite class, which is usually not allowed to take part in colonial government. This class eventually decides that they are better off running the country, and foment revolution to that end. This was the case in the American Revolution, as well as most if not all of those in Latin America.
Creoles were most in favor of revolution in Latin America.
Creoles were most in favor of revolution in Latin America.
The Haitian Revolution (1791 - 1804) was the first successful independence war in Latin America.
Spain and Latin America
The revolutionaries in Latin America were encouraged by the French Revolution and the American Revolution.
Yes, it was.
The peninsulares would have opposed revolutions in Latin America.
The peninsulares would have opposed revolutions in Latin America.
Latin America is many countries and not just one nation. Each has had its own problems and reasons for revolution.
Intendants Peninsulares
The mulattoes
Peninsulares