[Polybius]

Modern day Mexicans are primarily the descendants of the original conquerors of the Aztecs. Odd that they are claiming the banner of the Aztecs as if they and the Aztecs are one and the same ("La Raza").

Hernando Cortez sailed from the island of Cuba to conquer Mexico in 1519 with 11 ships, 508 soldiers, and 16 horses.

Upon landing in Mexico, Cortez had a considerable amount of help in conquering the Aztec Empire from other MesoAmerican Indian tribes who were sick and tired of being dominated and oppressed by the Aztecs.

Although we of Cuban descent are honored that some may believe that 508 of our ancestors were studly enough to mate so frequently as to change the entire gene pool of a few million MesoAmericans, the fact remains that most Mexicans are Mestizo of predominantly MesoAmerican blood.

< Bravo Sierra> Of course, I, personally, with 507 others just like me, could perform such a feat, but most of my cousins can not even come close. < /Bravo Sierra>

The current Mexican demographics breakdown is:

Population: 90 million
30% indigenous (Pure Indian)
60% mestizo (Mixed)
9% white

It matters not, however, who was where before they were conquered by whoever. In History, once you are conquered, you're outta there unless you conqer it back.

[JudyB1938]

It matters not, however, who was where before they were conquered by whoever. In History, once you are conquered, you're outta there unless you conqer it back.

Just thought your comment needed repeated.

[Arkinsaw]

Population: 90 million 30% indigenous (Pure Indian) 60% mestizo (Mixed) 9% white

I have some amount of Cherokee blood in me. That does not change the fact that I am a descendant of those who pretty much conquered the Cherokee. For me to demand my "homeland" in northern Georgia and declare myself a special race would be pretty silly. Just as silly as Mestizo Mexicans claiming that they are the rightful owners of "Aztlan" or are "La Raza"/THE RACE. Thats my point.