Where Did The Criollos Come From?

Some were soldiers or missionaries directly from Spain. Others came as long time residents of New Spain (Mexico). Distinctions were made between criollos, those born in the Americas, and peninsulares, those born in Spain. Criollos were considered inferior to those who came from the mother country. Are Creoles and criollos Read more…

What Is A Mexican Criollo?

In Hispanic America, Hispanic America (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkɾjoʎo]) is a term used originally to describe people of Spanish descent born in the colonies. In different Latin American countries the word has come to have different meanings, sometimes referring to the local-born majority. Are criollos same as Creoles? Creole, Spanish Criollo, Read more…