Argentina 1829: Rosas and the Rise of Federalist Caudillos

In the wake of the Anarchy of the Year Twenty, Argentina fragmented into warring provinces led by caudillos like Juan Manuel de Rosas. This episode traces Rosas's rise from estanciero to governor of Buenos Aires in 1829, focusing on his use of federalist rhetoric, the Ley de Aduanas to protect local industry, and the brutal repression of Unitarians. We examine the social base of Rosismo among gauchos and the lower classes, his alliance with Estanislao López and Facundo Quiroga, and the early clashes that set the stage for his two-decade dictatorship. Key figures include Rosas, Quiroga, López, and Bernardino Rivadavia. The episode also covers the role of the mazorca, the secret police, and the symbolism of the color red.

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