Unstable post-independence governments in South America were further weakened by economic inequality.
Economic disparities often led to social unrest and political instability, making it difficult for new governments to maintain authority and effectively govern. Issues of land ownership, wealth distribution, and access to resources created divisions that challenged the legitimacy of these governments. While other factors, such as ethnic diversity and resource scarcity, may have played roles in specific contexts, economic inequality was a pervasive issue that influenced many post-independence nations across the continent.