Question

which european explorer arrived in latin america and met the taino people? john smith hernan cortes christopher columbus prince henry the navigator

Explanation:

Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492. He encountered the Taino people on the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti and the Dominican Republic). John Smith was associated with Jamestown in North America. Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs in Mexico. Prince Henry the Navigator was a Portuguese figure involved in exploration but not in meeting the Taino in the context of this question.

Answer:

Christopher Columbus