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The complicated legacy of Spain's super-rich 'indianos'

In the late 19th Century, hundreds of thousands of Spaniards left Spain for America. A few made an exceptional fortune and returned home; they are known as 'indianos'. Their new fortune helped to transform their country, and their lavish mansions are still a symbol of this today, however there is also a dark past behind how some gained their wealth, one that Spain is only now beginning to confront.

Video by Iliana Mier

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