In historical terms, to aid countries in the Americas to remain free of European political powers, to further trade between countries in the Americas, and to foster other cooperation. When the modern OAS was finally formed, arguably the specific important impetus was a common desire to fight communism.
No, Latin America primarily refers to regions in the Americas where Romance languages, such as Spanish and Portuguese, are spoken due to colonial influence. While Portuguese colonialism significantly impacted Brazil, the term "Latin America" encompasses Spanish-speaking countries as well. Thus, while Portuguese colonial history is a part of Latin America, the term itself is broader and includes multiple countries with diverse colonial backgrounds.
Latin American Countries
There were actually SEVEN countries which set up colonies in the Americas: Spain, Portugal, France, England, Holland, Sweden and Russia
The military strength of European countries centuries ago played a crucial role in the colonization of the Americas, leading to the establishment of European powers and their cultural influence. This resulted in the spread of languages, religions, and governance structures that shape many Latin American countries today. Additionally, the military conquests contributed to the displacement and subjugation of Indigenous populations, leading to a complex cultural tapestry that reflects both European and Indigenous heritages. The legacies of these encounters continue to influence social dynamics, identities, and geopolitics in the Americas.
the Latin Americas and the Caribbeans countries.
They ARE in Latin America. Latin America is the region composed of all the countries in the Americas which speak Latin-derived languages,namely Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Well Spain for sure as most of Latin America speaks Spanish.
No. It is a cultural region spanning all countries in the Americas with Latin-derived languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese. These countries include Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
Those would be:Haiti (poorest in the Americas)GuatemalaNicaraguaHondurasGuyanaBoliviaParaguayEl SalvadorSurinameDominican Republic
to prevent European countries from regaining colonies in Latin America
Latin America is the subregion of the Americas comprising those countries where Romance.
delicomo is latin americas highest waterfall today
Roman Catholicism, as most Latin American countries were colonized by either Spain, Portugal or France which are Roman Catholic by themselves.
It is a cultural region conformed by all countries in the Americas whose language has Latin roots, i.e: Spanish, French and Portuguese. These countries include Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
The Olmec of southern Mexico built Latin Americas first civilization.
Latin America typically includes countries in the Americas that speak Romance languages derived from Latin, such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French. This includes countries from Mexico in North America to Chile and Argentina in South America. It also includes countries in the Caribbean like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.