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What was a person of Native American and European descent called in Spain's colonies in the Americas?

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Mestizo I think. Hope that helped. :)
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The person above me is correct.
A person of Native American and European descent in Spain's colonies in the Americas is called a Mestizo. There are thirteen countries today which are considered to be Mestizo countries, including Mexico, Nicaragua, Colombia, Cuba, etc.
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