because most businesses were owned or did work for foreign companies
What is Latin america
Increased United States power in Latin America.
The primary colonial power in Latin America was the country Spain. However, the Portuguese had power over the country of Brazil.
The United States and China are the two countries with the biggest influence on Latin America. The United States has historically been the dominant foreign power in the region, while China has been increasing its influence in recent years through trade, investments, and infrastructure projects.
Nicaragua
spain
The power to tax.
Oil
Spain was.
Brazil has the largest output in Latin America, with US$399 billion worth in industrial production.
Spain and potugal
Spain.