Economically,Portuguese exploration in the Americas was a disaster as there was little agricultural and mineral potential.

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This statement is false. While the Portuguese did not find vast amounts of gold or other minerals in the Americas, they were able to establish profitable colonies through the cultivation of cash crops such as sugar and tobacco. However, this did come at the cost of forced labor and the exploitation of enslaved people.

Economically,Portuguese Exploration in the Americas Was a Disaster as There