what is latam

Latin America, often abbreviated as "LatAm," refers to the region of the Americas where Romance languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French, are predominantly spoken. It encompasses countries in North America (including Central America and the Caribbean) and South America. The term "Latin America" is broader than Hispanic America, which specifically refers to Spanish-speaking countries, and lesser than categories such as Ibero-America. The term was identified in a poem by a Colombian diplomat and intellectual resident in France, José María Torres Caicedo, published on 15 February 1857 in a French-based Spanish-language newspaper, and in a speech delivered in France by the radical liberal Chilean politician Francisco Bilbao in June 1856. The region has a rich history and diverse cultural heritage, making it a significant and vibrant part of the world. .