politics
March 18, 2026
Spanish King Acknowledges ‘Much Abuse’ During Americas Conquest
King Felipe VI has admitted Spanish conquest involved “much abuse” but offered no formal apology
TL;DR
- King Felipe VI acknowledged "much abuse" and "ethical controversies" during the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
- The Spanish crown has never issued a formal apology to its former colonies.
- Mexico has demanded an apology for the 1519-1521 conquest and subsequent colonial rule.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum excluded King Felipe from her inauguration due to Spain's lack of response.
- The Spanish foreign minister previously acknowledged the "pain and injustice" inflicted on indigenous peoples.
- Mexico's President Sheinbaum welcomed the king's remarks as a "first step" in recognizing abuses.
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