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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

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

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

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

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