If the heretics steadfastly refuse to repent, the Inquisition still has the power to impose the death penalty, and it is in rather cruel ways, the main one being execution by fire.
Although the Spanish Government can no longer openly establish institutions like the Inquisition to eliminate colonial heresies, similar methods can still be used.
After all, during this period, the governance of colonies by various countries has not been particularly glorious. Once some results are achieved in the future, more civilized packaging can be done, which actually doesn't have much impact on Spain.
Facts have proven that currently, taking strong legal measures to unify Spain's nationality, religion, and language is a better way.
Only two and a half months after the enactment of the law, it effectively rectified the chaotic linguistic phenomena in Catalonia and the Basque Region.
