"We have Spanish-speaking neighbors," Mr. Kambe said.

Because of Trinidad's location on the South American coast, the country is greatly influenced by its Spanish-speaking neighbors.

As a result, Brazil did not split into several states by the time of Independence (1822), as happened to its Spanish-speaking neighbors.

Despite being the largest country in Latin America, Brazil has usually stood apart from its Spanish-speaking neighbors.

This reveals how little some city residents know about their Spanish-speaking neighbors.

Haiti's relations with its larger, Spanish-speaking neighbor have long been marked by resentment and distrust.

As a result, Brazil did not split into several countries, as happened to its Spanish-speaking neighbors.

To the Spanish-speaking neighbors, the settlement was known as Campo Alemán (Spanish for German Field).

After decades of economic isolation, Brazil is opening up to the world and especially to its Spanish-speaking neighbors.

The name "China" is derived from the nickname "Chinita" ("little Chinese girl") bestowed on her by Spanish-speaking neighbors who admired her dancing as a child.