Who worked for independence in southern south america including countries like Argentina and Chile?

- Argentine general who led the Army of the Andes to liberate Chile from Spanish rule in 1817.

Bernardo O'Higgins:

- Chilean independence leader and the first Supreme Director of Chile. He fought alongside San Martín in the liberation of Chile.

Simón Bolívar:

- Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the independence of several South American countries, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Although Bolívar mainly operated in the northern part of South America, his influence and support extended to the southern region as well.

Manuel Belgrano:

- Argentine general and independence leader who fought in the Argentine War of Independence and created the Argentine flag. He was a close associate of San Martín.

Juan José Castelli:

- Argentine lawyer and military leader who served as the first president of the Primera Junta, the first independent government of Argentina.

José Gervasio Artigas:

- Uruguayan independence leader who fought against both Spanish and Portuguese rule. His struggle contributed to the independence of Uruguay.