Congregaciones were settlements established by Spanish colonial authorities in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily aimed at consolidating Indigenous populations to facilitate their evangelization and integration into colonial society. These settlements were meant to control and convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity while also reorganizing their social structures, ultimately leading to significant demographic changes and a decline in Indigenous populations due to various factors, including disease and forced labor.
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