Analysis of admixture proportions in seven geographical regions of the state of Guerrero, Mexico.
José Ángel Cahua-PabloMiguel CruzPedro Vidal Tello-AlmaguerLuz Carmen Del Alarcón-RomeroEsteban Juan ParraSalvador Villerías-SalinasAdán Valladares-SalgadoVianet Argelia Tello-FloresAbigail Méndez-PalaciosClaudia Paola Pérez-MacedonioEugenia Flores-AlfaroPublished in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2017)
The genetic structure of the population of Guerrero reflects quite well the historical processes that have occurred in this state. Native American population settlements were mainly in the regions of Montaña, Norte, and Centro, where the highest indigenous genetic contribution is observed today. European settlers came from the center of the state to regions with significant agricultural and mining activities. The highest African contributions are observed in coastal regions, in agreement with historical evidence about slave trade routes in the Americas.