Brazil was once a colony of Portugal in the Americas, but it eventually got its independence after a relatively short war (1822 - 1825).
To this day, many cultural traits are shared by Brazil, which is a Latin American country, and Portugal. The most important would be language (Portuguese), religion (Roman Catholicism) and things such as Day of the Dead, Christmas and Holly Week (Easter).
Latin America
No, Spain is not considered a Latin country. While Spanish is a Romance language derived from Latin, the term "Latin country" typically refers to countries in Latin America, which were colonized by Spain and Portugal. Spain is located in Europe.
Probably Spain and Portugal because of Their colonies in Latin America
Latin Americans sought independence from their parent countries, mainly Spain and Portugal. The French and American revolutions served as inspirations for Latin American independence movements, as they demonstrated the possibility of overthrowing colonial rule and establishing independent governments.
None, really. The French Revolution (1787-1799) was barely noticeable, as it happened to France, and European power; as most of Latin America was within the sphere of influence of Spain and Portugal, these territories weren't affected by such conflict.
Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal did.
Portugal and Spain
John Locke didn't directly influence Latin America, but his powerful ideas did indeed eventually permeate. His thoughts on life, liberty, and property influenced the revolutionaries in Latin America (Bolivar etc.) to revolt against Spain and Portugal
Spain, Portugal and France.
Spain, France and Portugal.
There are three of them: Spain, Portugal and France.
Spain, France and Portugal
Spain and Portugal were the two countries that colonized most of Latin America during the period of European colonization in the 15th to 19th centuries. Spain controlled a vast portion of Latin America, while Portugal's primary focus was on Brazil.
It didn't; Spain DID gain control of most of Latin America.
The countries of the Middle East were colonies of a number of countries. The most were colonies of Britain, however, there were some other colonies of Portugal, Russia, the Netherlands, and France.
Spain, Portugal and France did.