6. Spain and Colonial Atrocities in Latin America
In October 2025, Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares acknowledged the “pain and injustice” inflicted on Indigenous peoples during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He stated, “There has also been pain—pain and injustice toward Indigenous peoples… It is right to recognize that today and to be sorry for that.” (english.elpais.com) This marked a significant shift in Spain’s stance, moving from previous rejections of formal apologies for colonial abuses. (theguardian.com)
