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Which region achieved independence and became Bolivia during Sucre's tenure?
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Bolivia, formerly known as Upper Peru, gained its independence during the tenure of Antonio José de Sucre, who played a pivotal role in the South American wars of independence. Sucre, a Venezuelan military leader and statesman, joined forces with Simón Bolívar and other revolutionary figures to liberate the region from Spanish rule.
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