La guerre constituante: Río de la Plata, 1810-1821

Abstract

In the perspective opened by the recent historiography, this article explores the political repercussions of the conflict in the Río de la Plata. The war against the royalists acquires the character of a common identity, that explains how Buenos Aires manages to keep political control on the former virreinato. After 1820, the fight against the royalists is the main driving force of the union of independent provinces. At the same time, other types of conflicts are emerging, making up a particular expression of the political link under construction.