Spain colonized Central and South America (with the exception of Brazil, British Guyana, Surinam, and French Guyana). Spain
According to the US Department of State, Belize gained its independence on September 21, 1981.
The Bahamas, Belize and Jamaica are some examples.
Spain on May 24 1822
1981 (not sure of the date)
Britain was responsible for the colonization of several Latin American countries. These countries include Belize, Jamaica, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.
Spanish settlers, from Mexico City, and Panama, and Portuguese conqueror's, in Brazil.
In terms of geography, yes. However, it culturally identifies more with the Anglophone Caribbean because it was colonized by Britain (and speaks English) instead of Spain.
No. It is an independent country which was a former British colony.
The land that was once called British Honduras is now the country of Belize.
Belize declared its independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1981. This marked the culmination of a process that began with self-government in 1964 and was influenced by various political and social movements within the country. The date is now celebrated annually as Independence Day in Belize.
Belize does not have a president. The Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II and her official representative in Belize is the Governor-General, currently Sir Colville Young (1993 - to date). The Prime Minister is Dean Barrow, who assumed office on 2008 February 8, and led his party to re-election on 2012 March 7.