If Spain removed the immigration barriers that prevented mass settlement of the Americas, how would Spain's American empire's demographics be altered? Would more areas in North America be considered Spanish? How would the economy change?
I think that Latin America would be much whiter. I believe there would be less income inequality today. But remember, certain Latin American countries had set up policies called 'blanquiamento', that encouraged European immigration. Countries like Argentina have been successful at that.
Not just Argentina, but also Uruguay; I'm actually thinking of Chile, but they're more mestizoBut remember, certain Latin American countries had set up policies called 'blanquiamento', that encouraged European immigration. Countries like Argentina have been successful at that.
How would this affect culture in Spanish Latin America?
I think that Latin America would be much whiter. I believe there would be less income inequality today. But remember, certain Latin American countries had set up policies called 'blanquiamento', that encouraged European immigration. Countries like Argentina have been successful at that.