Why is Spanish the official language of 9 of the 13 nations of South America?

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It is the original language of the native people.
It is the original language of the native people.

The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.

Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.
Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.

The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.

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The correct response is: The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.

Spanish became the official language of many South American countries due to the colonization by Spain, which began in the late 15th century and continued over the following centuries. This led to the widespread adoption of the Spanish language across these territories.