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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-17

Colonial Era Re-evaluation: Controversial Visit Sparks Debate on Hernán Cortés.

A recent visit by a Spanish official has reignited discussions about the colonial era in Mexico, with a particular focus on defending historical figures like Hernán Cortés.


Se ha puesto otra vez en el tapete hacer un balance de la época colonial, con la intempestiva visita de la señora Díaz Ayuso, verdadera hincha pelotas, que vino a plantar una pica en el Zócalo, defendiendo, nada más y nada menos, que a Hernán Cortés.

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