Latin Americans remember Pope Francis as a force for change and compassion, despite ideological differences and disappointment over his stance on certain issues. In Nicaragua, where the government has cracked down on the church, Francis spoke out against the dictatorship. He also emphasized compassion for immigrants and reached out to gay Catholics and victims of sexual abuse. In Mexico, he expressed shame over the exploitation of Indigenous peoples and supported liberation theology. Despite disappointment in Cuba and Nicaragua over his silence on certain issues, many in the region remember Francis as a humanist who promoted dialogue and respect for the Earth.