Which region is not correctly matched with the person who explored or conquered it?

western South America - Ponce de León

southwestern United States - Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Mesoamerica - Hernando Cortés

southeastern United States - Hernando de Soto

The correct answer is western South America - Ponce de León

Explanation: South America is a continent with cultural and ethnic outlook has its origin with the interaction of indigenous peoples with European conquerors and immigrants and, more locally, with African slaves. Given a long history of colonialism, the overwhelming majority of South Americans speak Portuguese or Spanish, and societies and states reflect Western traditions.