How did ideas from the age of enlightenment influnece latin America in the nineteenth century?

The Enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy influenced Latin America in the 19th century by inspiring liberation movements against Spanish and Portuguese colonial rule. These ideas fueled independence movements across the region and guided the creation of new constitutions and governments that prioritized individual rights and representative institutions. The Enlightenment also influenced Latin American intellectuals and leaders in shaping the political and social reforms of newly independent nations.