The new hacendados soon came into conflict with the encomenderos because of the ability of the latter to monopolize indigenous labor.

In Chile Spanish settlers managed to continue to exploit indigenous labour under slave like conditions despite the implementation of the encomienda.

We have all this indigenous labor.

Progressively the encomienda system, which granted tribute (access to indigenous labor and taxation) to European settlers, was set in place.

The loss of indigenous labor prompted the Spanish to bring African slaves over the colonial period for 300 years.

The discovery of gold and silver deposits attracted new settlers and increased the demand for indigenous labor.

In return, the Spaniards were entitled to a supposedly limited use of indigenous labor.

It was likely, however, to take advantage of indigenous labor to construct a larger monastery.

The hacienda was originally established due to the natural resources, the availability of indigenous labor and its proximity to regional markets.

Katter is firmly in support of indigenous labour used to build indigenous housing.