The main reason why Latin American nations developed an industrial base during the 19th century was because their economies remained rooted in agriculture.
Many of Latin American nations were in the tropics, which means the region is more exposed to diseases, such as dengue, yellow fever, malaria, cholera, and the like.
During the nineteenth century in the United States, most people were engaged in agriculture. They farmed to feed and to clothe themselves. There were export sectors where most of the exports went to Europe. However, the Latin American countries lack their capital, communication networks and technology to grow their exporting business.
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