Bolívar significantly altered the course of South American history by countering Spanish colonialism and securing the sovereignty of six new countries across Latin America.
A considerable amount of social injustice arguably persisted despite some of his virtuous policy goals. Furthermore, infighting grew among officials within the widespread borders of these six nations. For these reasons, the Bolívar administration faced significant challenges to its legitimacy.
Those last two points are sadly not always emphasized enough in geography or history classes, and you may find intriguing information as you study them in greater detail!