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King Felipe VI Acknowledges Colonial Abuses in Madrid

3/17/2026

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King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged colonial abuses on March 16 during a museum visit in Madrid.
He noted that colonial laws aimed to protect but resulted in abuses against Indigenous people.
He emphasized the need for objective analysis of history without excessive moralizing.
The remarks follow tensions with Mexico over colonial apologies, including the king's exclusion from President Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration.

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King Felipe VI of Spain acknowledged colonial abuses on March 16 during a museum visit in Madrid.
He noted that colonial laws aimed to protect but resulted in abuses against Indigenous people.
He emphasized the need for objective analysis of history without excessive moralizing.
The remarks follow tensions with Mexico over colonial apologies, including the king's exclusion from President Claudia Sheinbaum's inauguration.