Following the independence movements in Latin America the vast majority of the population Could vote
Gained wealth
Remained poor
Owned property

Remained poor

Explanation:

The independence effort was made to overturn the influence of European empires (mostly Spain and Portuguese) from their politics and economy. But, the revolutionaries never really had a clear picture on how to operate their countries after the influence of the European empire as gone.

As a result, they experienced a period of economic stagnation following the independence. Making a lot of people remained poor despite being free from the European colonization. They need some time before they eventually make adjustment to implement a proper political system in place and  develop their economy.

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