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The governments of Latin American countries have

struggled to maintain their democracies ever since the
colonies gained independence from European rule
Based on what you learned in these
lessons, why do you think that
occurred?

User Przemek Krysztofiak
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Answer: In post-colonial Latin America and Africa, high levels of violence, political instability, economic balkanization, and anti-trade policies all sabotaged economic growth and reduced state capacities below the already low levels that had characterized the colonial regimes.

Explanation: Because of regional and political factors they fought all the time.

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