It didn't; Spain DID gain control of most of Latin America.
War & conquest.
Of their own destinies? Since the beginning of the 19th century.
Portugal
we helped them gain their independence
Arabs
Nicaragua
the treaty that gave portugal cotrol of parts of the new world including brazil.
Haiti.
Haiti did (1804).
Portugal and Spain colonized Latin America primarily to expand their empires, gain access to valuable resources, and spread Christianity. The promise of wealth from gold, silver, and agricultural products motivated both nations to establish colonies. Additionally, the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 divided the New World between Spain and Portugal, facilitating their territorial claims and exploration efforts. This colonization also allowed them to exert political and cultural influence over indigenous populations.
The british and definately not the spanish
He wanted all of Latin America to gain its independence from the rule of the Spanish.