Revolutionary Fighters for Independence
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Revolutionary Fighters for Independence

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The Basílica y Convento de San Francisco in Lima honors the montoneros—Indigenous people, peasants, miners, muleteers, and townsfolk—who were vital in the independence struggles from 1809 to 1824. Supporting General San Martín and Simón Bolívar, they hoped expelling the Spanish would improve their lives. Their involvement highlights the collective effort and diverse contributions to South America’s liberation.