A relatively small elite of 10 - 15 % of the population are better off than ever before. (religion-online.org)
An increasingly small elite is taking possession of the nation's land, enabling them to squeeze more and more from the landless. (religion-online.org)
Soon after, the nobles compound at Cuexcomate was abandoned, and a new, smaller elite compound was built on the north side of the plaza. (scientificamerican.com)