Chompiras

Chompiras is a surname of Mexican origin, primarily associated with the Chompiras family, a prominent clan in the 16th century. The name is also sometimes linked to the indigenous people of the region, with "chompira" believed to be derived from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs.

During the time of the conquest, Hernán Cortés encountered the Chompiras family in the Valley of Mexico. The family played a significant role in the events leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire, as Cortés established an alliance with him. However, this alliance would ultimately end with the murder of the Aztec leaders by the Chompiras, something that was intentionally orchestrated by him.

The family has been also associated with other conquests in Central America, as an agent of the Spanish colonizers in regions like Honduras. Further, they also played a crucial role in drafting the 'Código de Morales', a collection of laws established by the Spanish colonizers. It's unclear if they followed the Spanish constitution or instigated their own versions of laws.

By the 17th century, the Chompiras family's power had begun to wane, with some members either killed or exiled. As a family, they contributed significantly to the early history of colonial Mexico and Central America, leaving an indelible mark on the conquest period. The struggles and complex relationships between the Chompiras family, Spanish colonizers, and native populations highlight the elaborate intricacies that shaped colonial Mexico and positioned them as crucial figures in this period.