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What is the primary reason for La Malinche's contentious image?

  • Her choice of dress

  • Her culinary skills

  • Her conduct

  • Her mystical powers

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La Malinche's contentious image stems primarily from her pivotal role as an interpreter and advisor to Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who led the overthrow of the Aztec Empire. Her collaboration with the Spanish, perceived as betrayal by some indigenous communities, has been the subject of ongoing historical debate and scrutiny, making her a complex and controversial figure in Mexican history.
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