strong natioalistic feelings led to many new nations
He conquered Mexico (a Latin American country) in the 16th century.
There was political instability. Europe and North America dominated over its political and economic affairs. Revolutions, civil wars and regimes were frequent and proved very costly. There was racial disunity too.
Many colonies in Latin America began striving for independence from Spain and Portugal in the early 19th century. By the middle of the century most of the countries were free.
Paulo J. Krischke has written: 'The Learning of Democracy in Latin America' -- subject(s): Democracy, Democratization, Political aspects of Social change, Political participation, Social change
there was a lot if immigration
Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean
by encouraging Latin Americans to overthrough colonial governments. for Nova Net
Various degrees of political, economic and even military interventionism.
Ever since the 18th century; all Latin America has suffered such kind of imperialism.
Before Independence, Latin America was ruled by European Nations, and after, the criolles gained political power, but the mestizos and Native Americans remained poor.
Ideas from the Age of Enlightenment influenced Latin America in the nineteenth century by inspiring movements for independence from colonial rule, advocating for individual rights, equality, and democracy. Enlightenment ideas also influenced new constitutions and political systems in Latin American countries as they sought to break away from traditional colonial structures. Additionally, Enlightenment philosophy encouraged intellectual and cultural growth in Latin America, leading to the emergence of new literary and artistic movements.
There was only a very limited market for manufactured goods developed in Latin America.