El Duendes

Region of origin: 

El duedes comes from the Spanish term "duende," which is a contraction of "dueño de casa," which translates to "master of the house."

Type supernatural: 

According to centuries-old Hispanic legend, Los Duendes are goblins or elves that live in the walls of woodlands or children's bedrooms. Duendes are typically described as mischievous and are regarded as strong guardians of their houses.

Appearance:

a small, mischievous creature with a human-like appearance, often wearing a large hat, and having dark skin, sometimes dressed in a green suit; essentially resembling a goblin or pixie with a mischievous glint in its eyes, often found in the shadows of homes or forests. 

Legends:

 In Spanish and Latin American folklore, El Duende is a legendary figure who is frequently characterized as a terrifying goblin or fairy-like being. Translated literally, "duende" means "ghost" or "goblin" in Spanish.

Possible theories:

Some believe the Duende to be helpful or shy creatures, while others believe them to be mischievous and eat misbehaving children.

Physical description:

A small, short, dark-skinned man who constantly wears a huge hat or sombrero and is clothed in an elegant green suit

Sighting:

The description of a forestry officer 

A forestry officer reported spotting two little creatures in the vicinity of the Maya Mountains in 1961. According to descriptions, the beings had brown hair, lengthy limbs, hefty shoulders, and flat yellowish faces. They were also said to be three to four feet tall. Some claim that although the description is similar to that of a spider monkey, the size is different.

Fun Facts:

"El Duende," which means "the goblin" in Spanish, is a legendary figure from Latin American folklore that is frequently characterized as a cunning, gnome-like creature that inhabits homes, especially children's bedrooms. It is known for playing tricks, occasionally even stealing toys or making clumsy attempts to clip children's toenails. 

Citation:

https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Good-Evil-or-Mischievous-The-Legend-of-Latin-Americas-El-Duende