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Ethnically, most people of Central America are a mix of Native American, white (Spanish) and African ethnic groups, at varying degrees. Also, interracial marriages were common during colonial times, resulting in the Mestizo race. Hence, particular racial boundaries are blurred at best. Some examples are provided:

  • Guatemala: Mestizo (mix of Spanish and Native American) 60%, Native American 40%.
  • Nicaragua: Mestizo 69%, Spanish 17%, African 9%, Native American 5%
  • Panama: Mestizo 70%, Native American 20%, Spanish 10%
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