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Though the Portuguese and Spanish explored and conquered many parts of the world, their efforts in South America were particularly successful (for them; the conquered natives would disagree!). Portuguese conquistadors explored and claimed Brazil, while the Spanish claimed Peru and the Incan empire, Río de la Plata (modern-day Paraguay), and New Granada (modern-day Colombia and parts of Venezuela). Though treasure may have been one reason for coming to South America, it was not the only reason.

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