Why countries like Portugal and Spain do not become economic super power today?

<h3>Why countries like Portugal and Spain do not become economic super power today?</h3>

These countries used to be the world conquerer and great empires in the medieval time.


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<p><i>Answer by Tony M</i><br/>corruption and rubbish armed forces</p>
<p><strong>Cape Verdian coast guard members get training.</strong>
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MINDELO, Cape Verde (Jan. 14, 2013) Chief Master-at-Arms Joe Nunes, center, a maritime civil affairs instructor, guides a member of the Cape Verdian coast guard into proper formation during boarding team training aboard the Cape Verdian patrol boat NP Guardian (P511) during Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released) 130114-N-IZ292-247
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