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How Did Railroads Affect Latin America

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The construction of railroads had a significant impact on the Latin American countries in both a positive and a negative way. The first railroad in Latin America was constructed in Cuba in 1838. Argentina was quick to follow, constructing their first seven-mile track and progressing to have the eighth largest railroad in the world. A benefit of these railroads was that they drew rural and urban life closer. They both had access to the variety of resources imported by the railroads. However, the fact that the two areas felt closer eliminated the countryside’s valuable serenity. In Guatemala City, people viewed the railroads as entertainment congregating near the tracks to wait in eager expectation for the arrival and departure of the train.
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