Riots in the governorate of the Río de la Plata in 1750-1754. Transmigration of the seven missions according to the Jesuit sources

A detailed analysis of the 1750–1754 transfer of seven Jesuit missions from Spain to Portugal reveals that Guarani indigenous peoples maintained and strengthened their cultural identity during colonial rule, demonstrating resilience against both Jesuit authorities and metropolitan forces. This challenges long-standing myths about the Jesuits' influence on the Guarani, as evidenced by primary sources. The study examines archival records and historical accounts to reconstruct events leading to the Guarani War, providing new insights into the complex dynamics of power, resistance, and cultural survival during this pivotal period in Latin American history.

Starzhynskaya, O. (2023). Riots in the governorate of the Río de la Plata in 1750-1754. Transmigration of the seven missions according to the Jesuit sources. Latinskaia Amerika, (9), 98. https://doi.org/10.31857/s0044748x0027278-4