Which two european powers controlled land in south america in 1750?

The correct answer of the given question above would be Spain and Portugal. The two European powers that controlled the land in South America in 1750 are Spain and Portugal. It was Portugal that controlled Brazil, and Spain controlled the rest of the continent which was evaluated at that time. 

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