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Spain has been successful in there colonization which includes most central and south American countries, excluding Brazil which "belonged to" Portugal.

In defeating the local incas and azteks etc they established themselves and slowly took over society. This started of course with Cristobal Colon (Columbus) in 1492, when he "discovered" America.

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