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The region of South America where today lies Pernambuco, initially was inhabited by diverse tribes of native Americans, such as the Potiguaras, Tabajaras, Catetes and many others. This part of the continent was one of the first to be settled by the Portuguese, and for more than three hundred years was one of the most important parts of the colony of Brazil. The captaincy of Pernambuco produced tons of sugar and was one of the key parts for the Portuguese Empire economy. This importance attracted the eyes of other European powers which raided and looted the region many times during the 16th and 17th century.