Columbus holiday in Latin America revives centuries-old historical debate
Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei posted on social media on Saturday (October 12, 2024) that the Italian explorer’s arrival introduced enlightenment to the region. | Photo Credit: Reuters An Argentine claim that European contact brought civilization to the Americas has provoked rebukes from across Latin America, where heated debates often flare up over the era’s…
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