How were some indigenous workers able to escape the encomienda system?

Some Indigenous workers managed to escape the encomienda system by fleeing to remote areas or integrating into neighboring communities that were less affected by colonial authorities. Others sought refuge in the mountains or forests, where they could avoid Spanish control. Additionally, some Indigenous groups negotiated with the Spanish or rebelled against their oppressors, thereby gaining a degree of autonomy. These actions allowed them to evade the harsh labor demands imposed by the encomienda system.