The first encomendero was established in 1525 at Cacahuatepec, which is part of the modern Acapulco municipality. |
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The province of Acapulco became the encomendero of Rodriguez de Villafuerte who received taxes in the form of cocoa, cotton and corn. |
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In return, the person granted the encomienda, known as an encomendero, was tasked to provide military protection to the inhabitants, justice and governance. |
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