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Should we create a separate article for the Shaur/Jivaro sack of the Logrono Spanish colony in Ecuador? unsigned comment added by Randomuser335S (talk) 18:20, 4 February 2021‎

This page contains several examples of opinions and characterization instead of just providing the facts. A subject as controversial as this should be opinion free and even more considering that's presented through a medium as visited as Wikipedia.

Does this happen only when it's against Spain? I'm pretty sure I won't find topics talking about the Americans as being cold murderers in regards of the usage of atomic bombs.

How many times is the word Spaniards used. Shouldn't be "the Spaniards" or better "the Spanish colonizers"? This page is a clear example of xenophobia against Spain and the current Spaniards and it's embarrassing in its current state for such a reknown platform as Wikipedia.

Please, carefully review the contents of this page for it to be opinion free and as unbiased as possible.

93.176.171.114 (talk) 23:07, 6 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The "Black Legend" (Spanish: La Leyenda Negra) refers to a negative portrayal of Spain and its people, particularly during the time of the Spanish Empire, which spanned the 16th to the 19th centuries. This narrative emphasized the alleged cruelty, intolerance, and greed of Spanish colonialists and the Spanish Inquisition, painting Spain as a brutal and oppressive force.

The Black Legend began during the period of intense rivalry between Spain and other European powers, notably England and the Netherlands. Anti-Spanish propaganda emerged from these rival countries as they sought to undermine Spanish influence and discredit their image.

This negative depiction of Spain was fueled by factors such as:

1. Religious conflicts: The Protestant Reformation intensified religious tensions between Catholic Spain and Protestant countries, leading to the spread of anti-Catholic and anti-Spanish sentiments in those nations.

2. Political rivalry: Spain was one of the most powerful nations in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, controlling vast territories in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. This dominance bred envy and competition among its rivals, who sought to undermine Spain's power and influence.

3. Colonial atrocities: Some Spanish colonial practices, such as forced labor and the violent suppression of indigenous populations, contributed to the negative image of Spain, even though other European powers engaged in similar actions during their colonial expansions.

The Black Legend has had lasting effects on the perception of Spain and its history, often leading to oversimplified or one-sided views of Spanish colonialism and the Spanish Inquisition. While it is crucial to acknowledge the injustices and atrocities committed during this time, it is also essential to recognize the broader historical context and avoid perpetuating stereotypes based on the Black Legend. 31.221.233.155 (talk) 19:41, 9 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

That's unhelpful. Awesomecat713 (talk) 06:06, 16 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I'm actually shocked that this page doesn't mention Tristan de Luna y Arellano at all who is by many sources credited with the first multiyear European settlement in the Americas.[1] I'm going to add that where appropriate unless anyone else disagrees. --skarz (talk) 02:04, 27 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps a better map should be used? What do we all think? Aliy Dawut (talk) 00:52, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Completely irrelevant, this is an article on a) The Spanish and B) their colonization of the Americas. Cristiano Tomás (talk) 14:06, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I get that but should a better map not be used regardless for the sake of consistency and quality across the site? Aliy Dawut (talk) 16:15, 29 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]