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The Complex Legacy of La Malinche in Mexican History

La Malinche, also known as Doña Marina, remains a complex and polarising figure in Mexican history. Initially captured and given to the Spanish as part of their conquest, Malinche’s linguistic skills and political acumen made her an invaluable asset to Hernán Cortés during the Spanish expedition to Mexico. Fluent in multiple Indigenous languages and eventually […]Read More