ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The majority of Latin Americans are Christians (90%), mostly Roman Catholics. Membership in Protestant denominations is increasing, particularly in Brazil, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Puerto Rico. In particular, Pentecostalism has experienced massive growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Latin America, and it is the primary language in every South American country except Brazil, Suriname and French Guyana, as well as Puerto Rico, Cuba and several other islands.

Detailed explanation-3: -While multiple syncretic religions developed in the Caribbean, the most prevalent were Haitian Vodou and Cuban Santeria. [An iconic protrayal of religious syncretism in Latin America is a person walking out of church on Sunday mass, and then going under the bridge to witness and partake in some vodou under the bridge.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term “Latin America” started in the 1800s. It refers to the group of countries that spoke mostly languages based on the ancient Latin language. The shared religion (Catholic), culture, & languages (Spanish & Portuguese) have united the region.