Latin America , also spelled Latam is the large portion of the Americas that are regions where Romance languages—languages that came from Latin, e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, and French–are predominantly … See more

Before European Contact in 1492
The earliest known human settlement in the area was identified at Monte Verde, near Puerto Montt in southern Chile. Its occupation dates to some 14,000 years ago and there is disputed evidence of even earlier … See more

Largest cities
Urbanization accelerated starting in the mid-twentieth century, especially in capital cities, or in the case of Brazil, traditional economic and political hubs founded in the colonial era. In Mexico, the rapid growth and modernization … See more

The major trade blocs (or agreements) in the region are the Pacific Alliance and Mercosur. Minor blocs or trade agreements are the G3 Free Trade Agreement, the Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA), the See more

Origins
There is no universal agreement on the origin of the term Latin America. The concept and term came into being in the nineteenth century, following the political independence of countries from the Spanish and … See more

Wealth inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean remains a serious issue despite strong economic growth and improved social indicators. A … See more

Size
According to Goldman Sachs' BRICS review of emerging economies, by 2050 the largest economies … See more