Latin American History

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Colonial Colombia refers to the region now encompassing Colombia from the Spanish incursion in the early 1500s through formal independence in the early 19th century. This period...

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The core period of the Mexican Revolution is most commonly dated from 1910 to 1920, beginning with Francisco I. Madero’s call for rebellion against Porfirio Díaz in the Plan...

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Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) shaped the modern map and politics of Latin America more than most founders of the Western Hemisphere. Best known for leading the independence of G...

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Before European contact, the island of Quisqueya was inhabited by Taíno communities who shaped its early cultures. The Taíno organized society around cassava farming, ceremoni...

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This verified history of Puerto Rico traces the island’s evolution from its earliest Indigenous settlements to its present status as a U.S. territory. It emphasizes long-term...