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Because it was originally inhabited by Native Americans since 19,000 years ago; when European settlers began to colonize the region in the 15th century, they also brought African slaves. Hence Latin America has three ethnicities:
- American Natives
- White people
- Black people
As well as many combinations among them: white + Native American = mestizo; white + black = mulatto; black + Native American = zambo.
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