When brazil declared its independence, it was a unlike the spanish-speaking colonies, which became republics.

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latin america is a region of racial and cultural diversity.  it is a group of countries and dependencies in the americas where romance languages are predominant. the term originated in 19th century france as amérique latine to consider french-speaking territories in the americas along with the larger group of countries where spanish and portuguese languages prevailed.

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congress passed laws allowing for free passage between states.