Which revolutionary leader is celebrated for liberating the southern regions of South America, including Argentina and Chile?
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Correct answer: José de San Martín
José de San Martín was an Argentine general who led his army across the Andes Mountains to liberate Chile. He later moved north to help liberate Peru before meeting with Bolívar to discuss the continent's future.
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