Argentina 1820: The Year of Anarchy and the Birth of Federalism

In 1820, Argentina collapsed into chaos. With central authority gone after the Battle of Cepeda, provinces turned on each other, caudillos like Estanislao López and Francisco Ramírez carved out fiefdoms, and Buenos Aires lost its grip on the interior. This episode follows the tumultuous Year of Anarchy—los Años de Anarquía—when the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata fractured, and out of the ruins emerged the first experiments in federalism. We explore the Treaty of Pilar, the brief Republic of Entre Ríos, and the rise of provincial autonomy that would shape Argentina's future. Lucas and Luna untangle the violence, the alliances, and the surprising legacy of a year that nearly destroyed the young nation—but ultimately forced it to redefine itself.

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