Question

How long had the latin america territories been under spanish or portuguese control?

Answer 1

Latin American territories remained under Spanish or Portuguese control until most of them became independent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, in a process known as the American wars of independence.

Answer 2

Latin American territories remained under Spanish or Portuguese control until most of them became independent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, in a process known as the American wars of independence.