Spain 'regrets pain and injustice' caused by colonisation of Mexico

Spains foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, expressed regret for the historical injustices caused by Spanish colonisation of Mexico during an exhibition in Madrid, acknowledging the pain inflicted on Indigenous communities.

• At an exhibition of Indigenous Mexican art in Madrid, José Manuel Albares emphasized Spains regret over the pain caused by its colonisation of Mexico during the 16th century.
• Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican president, recently renewed calls for acknowledgment of the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, highlighting the importance of addressing historical grievances.
• Spains acknowledgment comes amid ongoing discussions about colonial legacies, with Andrés Manuel López Obrador also advocating for recognition of the suffering of Indigenous communities in Mexico.