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.
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.

During the colonial period, Spanish explorers and conquistadors arrived in South America, and their language became dominant as they established control over the region, significantly influencing local cultures and languages.