How do you think the mixture between Spanish men and Native American women occurred?

How do you think the mixture between Spanish men and Native American women occurred?

Today, up to 90% of the paternal lineage of people identified as mestizos in Latin America traces back to Spanish conquistadors. That is, even if native genes are generally dominant, it is very likely that the paternal lineage comes from Spanish settlers. This part is certain. How do you think this mixing happened?

Native men were enslaved and women were raped
Spanish men attracted native women with their charm and status (hypergamy)
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How do you think the mixture between Spanish men and Native American women occurred?
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