Latin America Debates Columbus' Legacy Amid Argentine President's Comments

Argentine President Javier Milei's claim that Columbus brought civilization to the Americas reignites historical debates across Latin America.

Argentine President Javier Milei's social media post claimed Columbus' arrival marked the beginning of civilization in the Americas, sparking widespread rebukes.
Many Latin American leaders, including Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, reject Milei's view, emphasizing the region's rich Indigenous cultures.
The controversial claim has intensified discussions about the colonial era's legacy of violence, forced labor, and cultural suppression.
Recent DNA analysis suggests Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe, challenging traditional beliefs about his origins.
Columbus Day is observed differently across the Americas, with some countries renaming it to honor Indigenous cultures and resist colonial narratives.