What event allowed Spanish colonies to gain independence without being disloyal to the Spanish King?

The event that facilitated the independence of Spanish colonies without perceived disloyalty to the Spanish crown was the Peninsular War (1808-1814), during which Napoleon invaded Spain and installed his brother Joseph Bonaparte as king. As a result, many colonies in Latin America began to assert their autonomy, claiming they were not rebelling against the king but rather acting in his absence. This led to the formation of local juntas that governed in the name of King Ferdinand VII, ultimately paving the way for independence movements as the war weakened Spanish control.