The Repartimiento policy was a labor system implemented by the Spanish in colonial times, where indigenous people were forced to work for Spanish colonists. It was a form of coerced labor that replaced the encomienda system.
Related terms
Encomienda system: A system in which Spanish colonists were granted land and native laborers by the crown.
Forced labor: Work that is performed under coercion or against one's will.
Exploitation: Taking advantage of someone's vulnerability or resources for personal gain.