FBI returns 16th-century Hernán Cortés manuscript to Mexico
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The FBI has recovered and returned a stolen 16th-century document signed by Hernán Cortés to Mexico, which details payments in gold for expenses in New Spain, highlighting its historical significance. The document was likely stolen between 1985 and 1993, and this is the second Cortés document the FBI has repatriated. The search for additional missing pages continues, with authorities urging the public to provide information.
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