The term ‘Latin America’ is ambiguous, as its connotations are various. As a more encompassing notion, it refers to a territory, and its concomitant nation states, stretching from Mexico in the north, through the *Caribbean and *Central...

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The conquest and colonization of Latin America by the Spanish and Portugese is marked by the theme of hegemony, as wealth and power was obtained through the exploitation of the indigenous people. As long as hegemony exists within the relationship of two groups, revolt or opposition is inevitable. Such was true in Latin America, as the pressure of power and control over the indigenous people led to racial tension, conflicts among social groups, and ultimately resistance.