Military regimes took hold in several Latin American states in the 1970s in response to

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The military regimes in Latin America in the 1970s were primarily a response to economic instability, marked by inflation, recession, and growing debt. The military governments promised to restore order and stability, often with the support of business elites and the United States. While there were concerns about communism and socialism, these were not the primary drivers of the military takeovers.

Military Regimes Took Hold in Several Latin American States in the 1970s