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Malinche’s portrayal as a valiant Cortés enabler doesn’t seem to bother audiences, though some decry the work’s pro-Spanish take on the Conquest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

It was his name for Guiana, in order not to alarm pro-Spanish jealousies.

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)

As a whole they cannot be said to be pro-Spanish.

From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin

James and the pro-Spanish party concurred for the moment in the playing off of France against Spain, in order to push Spain into the English alliance which they coveted.

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)

The Visayans are a peaceful race; even in the insurrection against Spain the Capizeños felt a decided pro-Spanish sentiment.

From A Woman's Impression of the Philippines by Fee, Mary Helen