Did foreign companies often control the economies of south american countries

Yes. Actually, they still do. A lot of fruit companies hold a ton of leverage in South America, especially a company called Bonita, which primarily produces bananas. They not only control the economy, but also a lot of the politics to make sure they can continue to grow and ensure their power.

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