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The
new nations suffered from the warfare
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ending
in independence.
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Armies
loyal to their leaders led to the rise of
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caudillos, men who
controlled local areas.
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They
intervened in national politics to make
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and
unmake governments.
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At
times the caudillos defended the interests of
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regional
elites, or of Indians and peasants.
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In
general they disregarded representative
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forms
and the rule of law.
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