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Why did the gap between rich and poor in Latin America grow after independence?

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The main reason why the gap between rich and poor in Latin America grew after independence is because there was a swift rise of rich, powerful, and very corrupt leaders in government, who wanted to prevent the lower classes from advancing. 
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