inquisition in the new world (latin america)
The Inquisition in the New World (Latin America) refers to a period of religious persecution and investigation established by the Catholic Church during the colonial era, aiming to eliminate and suppress any perceived heresy, witchcraft, or non-Catholic practices among the indigenous population, African slaves, and New Christians (converts from Judaism).
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