Spain
Spain controlled most of Latin America in the 16th and 17th centuries leaving behind a decimated native population, the roman catholic faith and the spanish language.
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No. Also to those lands controlled by Portuguese and French colonists. Hence the name Latin America, as Spanish, French and Portuguese languages descend from the ancient Latin language.
The Catholic Church owned the most land and controlled education in Latin America during the colonial period.
Dollar diplomacy in Latin America resulted in increased American intervention in the region through financial and economic means. This often led to the establishment of American-controlled businesses, infrastructure projects, and loans that heavily influenced Latin American economies and politics. Some viewed it as a form of economic imperialism, generating resentment and anti-American sentiments in the region.
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Foreign companies often controlled the economies of Latin American countries
Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)
They controlled the vast majority of land and resources
Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)
Latin America was commercially dominated by the united states. Similarly, China's economy was controlled by Japan and other countries. (APEX)