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Tlacuilolli means both ‘painting’ and ‘writing’ in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztec. In a way, the problematic ambiguity implied by this word and its equivalents in other Mesoamerican languages will be the central topic of this blog. In this space I will present some of my thoughts on Mesoamerican writing systems (Aztec, Maya, Mixtec, mainly), as well as some reflections on the former and current debates on the topic. Occassionally, non-Mesoamerican record systems of the Americas will be featured here. The content presented here is provisional, since I am an independent enthusiast rather than an expert, so any feedback on it is more than welcome. More updates coming soon!