- Frequent military coups and changes in government
- Weak democratic institutions.
Economic Imbalances
- Unequal distribution of wealth and income.
- Heavy reliance on a few export commodities, vulnerability to price fluctuations;
- Large external debts.
Social Inequalities
- Poverty widespread social unrest - indigenous vs Spanish heritage population conflict.
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