Who ruled the Aztec empire when the Spanish invaders began their conquest?

This is why Montezuma feels the need to take his revenge on invaders (tourists) in Mexico.

Montezuma II, also spelled Moctezuma, (born 1466—died c. June 30, 1520, Tenochtitlán, within modern Mexico City), ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico, famous for his dramatic confrontation with the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. Britannica. com

I travelled around Mexico and it is a most wonderful country with lovely welcoming people with an excellent command of English. chichen itza well worth a visit

Laudy Miss Claudy, Yes, IF they have ulterior motives...