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Castilla

American  
[kahs-tee-yah] / kɑsˈti yɑ /

noun

  1. Ramón 1797–1867, Peruvian general and statesman: president of Peru 1845–51 and 1855–62.


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Such is the history of organized crime in Mexico, says Manelich Castilla, who served as commissioner of Mexico’s Federal Police.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Next in line is Alvaro Arbeloa, Castilla coach.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Odegaard got his Castilla debut in early February, but made little impact off the bench in the final 21 minutes of a 2-2 draw with Athletic Club's reserve side.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

A family history of adult acne may mean you’re more likely to get it, as well, Castilla said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

Among the abundant and dominant trees in this forest are Swietenia macrophylla, Calophyllum brasiliense, Achras zapota, Ceiba pentandra, Castilla elastica, Cedrela mexicana, Tabebuia Donnell-Smithi, Calocarpum mammosum, Bombax ellipticum, and a variety of Ficus.

From A Distributional Study of the Amphibians of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico by Duellman, William E.