Royal Audiencia of Mexico

The Royal Audiencia of Mexico was a high court established in the Spanish Empire to oversee justice and administration in New Spain (present-day Mexico) from the early 16th to 19th centuries. It acted as a regional judicial authority, handling legal cases, overseeing local authorities, and advising colonial officials. The Audiencia ensured the king's laws were enforced and helped maintain order within the territory. It was composed of judges and officials who balanced judicial, administrative, and advisory roles, serving as an important institution for colonial governance and legal oversight in New Spain.