Did foreign companies often control the economies of south american countries

Yes. Actually, they still do. A lot of fruit companies hold a ton of leverage in South America, especially a company called Bonita, which primarily produces bananas. They not only control the economy, but also a lot of the politics to make sure they can continue to grow and ensure their power.

i think they would live in caves or natural tunnels

equal pay act of 1963. the equal pay act, signed in to law by president john f. kennedy on june 10, 1963, was one of the first federal anti-discrimination laws that addressed wage differences based on gender. they felt that this would prevent employers from undercutting future wages for men.