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Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)
Simon Bolivar led Latin America to its independence. He's considered the liberator of Latin America. He urged independence to the rest of the Latin American countries, and was successful in doing so.
Spain had the greatest impact on Latin America.
The peninsulares would have opposed revolutions in Latin America.
8.6% of the world population (some 646 out of 7500 million) is from Latin America (2017).
They controlled the vast majority of land and resources
Spain
During the colonial period, most of Latin America was owned and controlled by Spain. The Spanish crown had significant influence over education in the region, with a focus on promoting Catholicism and spreading Spanish culture and language through the establishment of schools and universities.
Latin America
Spain controlled most of Latin America in the 16th and 17th centuries leaving behind a decimated native population, the roman catholic faith and the spanish language.
having a Roman catholic majority
Vast majority of Latin Americans are christians, mostly Roman Catholics
Vast majority of Latin Americans are christians, mostly Roman Catholics
No. Also to those lands controlled by Portuguese and French colonists. Hence the name Latin America, as Spanish, French and Portuguese languages descend from the ancient Latin language.
Foreign companies often controlled the economies of Latin American countries
Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)
Wealth is heavily concentrated in Latin America, as the vast majority of people are poor while only a few are immensely rich.