Who were the original inhabitants of Argentina?

The original inhabitants of Argentina were Indigenous peoples who lived in the region long before European colonization. These groups included the Diaguita in the Northwest, the Guaraní in the Northeast, the Mapuche in the South and Central regions, the Huarpe in Cuyo, and the Tehuelche and Selk’nam in Patagonia, among others. These communities had diverse languages, cultures, and social structures, ranging from sedentary agricultural societies to nomadic hunter-gatherers. Their rich cultural heritage and traditions played a crucial role in shaping the history and identity of the region. However, European colonization significantly impacted their populations through conflict, disease, and assimilation policies.