Since independence, in most latin american countries?

Question

elected governments have been overthrown by a military coup de'etat

elected governments have continued to function peacefully

Socialist governments have came to power in most countries

Communist governments have taken power

Answer 1

Actually, it is the first answer. Most Latin American countries have had serious problems with keeping control of their armies. As an example, Costa Rica abolished their national army because it could not be trusted.

Answer 2

Socialist governments....