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Yes, Nicaragua was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century. The Spanish conquest began in the early 1520s, led by figures like Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, who founded several cities, including Granada and León. The colonization resulted in significant cultural, social, and economic changes, including the exploitation of indigenous populations and the establishment of Spanish rule that lasted for centuries. Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821.

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