Spain's Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico, while Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in present-day Peru. Both conquests occurred during the early 16th century and were marked by significant military engagements, alliances with local tribes, and the exploitation of weaknesses within the empires. Their actions led to the establishment of Spanish colonial rule in these regions.
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