Argentina 1835: Rosas, the Aduana, and Federal Sovereignty

In 1835, Juan Manuel de Rosas returned to power in Buenos Aires with unprecedented authority—but this time, he had a plan. After years of civil war between Unitarios and Federales, Rosas consolidated control through a mix of terror, populism, and economic nationalism. This episode dives into the Ley de Aduanas of 1835, a protectionist tariff that reshaped Argentina's economy by shielding local industries and breaking the monopoly of British imports. We explore how Rosas used the Mazorca to silence dissent, the role of the colorado punzó as a loyalty symbol, and the strange paradox of a dictator who styled himself as the 'Restorer of the Laws' while governing by decree. Through the lens of the Aduana, we see how Rosas turned Buenos Aires into the undisputed economic capital of the Confederation, sparking resentment among interior provinces that would eventually boil over at Caseros. This is the story of how tariffs, terror, and caudillo politics forged modern Argentina.

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