This region's colonial history has strongly influenced current economic patterns. Many Latin American countries' economies still rely on raw materials and agricultural goods, although increasing industrialization has dramatically improved the competitive advantage of several of the region's countries. Instructions for Part A: Add Exports (Value) to the map. Zoom to Latin America. Select Show Political Labels. Which countries are among the highest exporting economies within the region? Paraguay and Uruguay Mexico and Brazil Colombia and Ecuador Argentina and Chile Cuba and the Dominican Republic