What conclusion can you draw about military rule in latin american countries

The military leaders took harsh steps to maintain their control in Latin American countries.

Explanation:

Halfway through the mid of the 20th century, many of the Latin American countries suffered because of several military governments which were elected democratically.

These governments moved away from the import substitution which resulted in poverty and inequality in those countries.

These countries suffered through such harsh military rule while the military leaders did everything to maintain their control.