When was Peru’s independence declared in Lima?

Peru’s independence was declared in Lima on July 28, 1821.123

The declaration was led by General José de San Martín, an Argentine military leader who sought to dismantle Spanish power in South America by liberating Chile and using it as a base for a seaborne campaign against the Viceroyalty of Peru. Although this declaration marked a pivotal moment, Spanish forces remained active in the interior of the country. The struggle for liberation continued until the decisive Battles of Junín and Ayacucho in 1824, which finally ensured Peru's independence.12