 The tithe was abolished in several countries, including Mexico, soon after independence, around the time of the presidency of Santa Anna; others, including Argentina and Peru still collect tithes today for the support of the Catholic Church.Unlike the English word "tithe", the Spanish word "diezmo" can refer to the tenth part of anything.Consequently, the term "diezmo"—usually "diezmo del rey" ("king's tenth")—was applied to various tariffs as well as to the Church's tithe.