Which of the following was not an important challenge facing Latin America immediately after independence?

Latin America did face serious challenges after independence, including disputes between conservative and liberal groups and economies weakened by the destruction of farms and mines. Many wealthy Spaniards also returned to Europe, taking wealth and expertise with them. Spain did not immediately and continuously invade the newly independent nations, so that was not an important ongoing challenge. The best answer is C, “the immediate and continued invasion by Spanish forces.”

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