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The Mexicans descend from the Aztecs the Peruvians descend from the Incas the Argentineans descend from the boats.

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Carlos Fuentes
Age: 83 †
Born: 1928
Born: November 11
Died: 2012
Died: May 15
Diplomat
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Panamá
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