Argentina's independence, like Mexico's pursuit of independence, was driven by the same need to lead oneself and not be led by a country so far away. Spain was going through a rather difficult period, also because with the removal of forces by the Spanish king many colonized countries did not see Spain as a stable leader who could guide them, furthermore the current leader in their eyes was not the true leader of the Spain. Most countries wanted to make rules that would be agreeable to the people living in the country and not to a force so far away. Like previous countries ruled by the Spanish, they also maintained religion in general to remain Catholic. Brazil's independence was different from that sought in other South American colonies, but was ultimately driven by the idea that Brazil wanted to remain a colony of Portugal and their final revolt was driven by Portugal's instability and was led by the son emperors that he was tired of being forced and humiliated by others who mistreated him. He finally decided to declare Brazil independent from Portugal and named himself Emperor of Brazil. Brazil like other South Americans