How Did Latin America Become Stable During The 19th Century

Latin America struggled to achieve stability and reach prosperity during the 19th century because the government was improperly set up or political power was difficult to establish. Latin American power was divided by countries often resulting in conflicts between each other and dictatorships to be formed. Dictators tried to build the economy by pursuing free trade as opposed to economic independence. Trade supported the economy, however when the value of their raw materials and exports decreased in price their economy suffered. Leaders such as Porfirio weren’t eager to help the poor, supporting only foreign business interests. Foreign investments allowed the United States to utilize land for mining or for establishing plantations, using profits