Land reforms by country
list of countries and their land reforms
Land reform has been a recurring theme of enormous consequence in world history. They are often highly political and have been achieved (or attempted) in many countries.
Latin America
As a region, Latin America has historically been characterized by land inequality. Attempts at reforms were made in numerous countries in the aftermath of independence, as well as in the second half of the 20th century. Attempts to initiate land reforms have often sparked resistance by political and economic elites, which have resulted in coups and political instability.
Argentina
During and after the colonial period, Argentina has had political conflict between various groups and interests over land policy.
In 1836, the Argentine government sold 1,500 square leagues of public land to pay off government debts. President Nicolás Avellaneda implemented a land reform in 1876. The Argentine Homestead Act of October 12, 1884, modeled on similar policy in the United States, provided grants for people to settle remote agricultural lands in Patagonia and the Chaco. Once certain conditions were met, these individuals would get permanent title to their lands.
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