How was spanish colonial society broken up?

Spanish colonial society was primarily divided into a rigid Caste System based on race and ethnicity. At the top were the Peninsulares, individuals born in Spain, followed by Creoles, who were of Spanish descent but born in the colonies. Below them were mestizos (mixed European and Indigenous ancestry), Indigenous peoples, and enslaved Africans. This hierarchical structure influenced social status, economic opportunities, and political power, leading to significant social tensions and eventual movements for independence in many Latin American countries.