Origins of the Inquisition in New Spain: from the religious control to the first autos de fe (acts of faith)

The Inquisition in New Spain was officially established in 1571 under Pedro Moya de Contreras, but its antecedents date back to the religious controls exercised since the early years of the viceroyalty. This article reviews its foundation, the crimes it prosecuted and the first auto de fe in Mexico. See the complete article here:https://www.xikoova.com/en/origins-of-the-inquisition-in-new-spain-from-the-religious-control-to-the-first-autos-de-fe-acts-of-faith/