legal battles that reflect the complexities of Spain's imperial ambitions. The opening of this collection lays the foundational context of the legal disputes initiated by Diego Colón against the Spanish Crown regarding his rights to govern the newly discovered lands. It discusses significant events leading to these disputes, including the initial claims made by Diego in 1506 and explains the ongoing legal proceedings that unfolded over decades, with references to various royal decrees and responses from the Council of Indies. The narrative elucidates the tensions between the Colón family’s aspirations and the royal prerogatives, ultimately showcasing how these legal battles shaped the historical narrative of Spanish conquest and colonial administration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)