Popocatepetl and Ixtlaccihuatl What was one effect of the Emperor becoming old and ill?

As the Emperor grew old and ill, one significant effect was the weakening of central authority in the region, leading to increased instability and power struggles among the nobility. This decline in leadership may have caused a lack of unified response to external threats, such as rival tribes or invaders, ultimately contributing to the empire's vulnerabilities. Additionally, the transfer of power to less experienced heirs could have resulted in poor decision-making and governance.