How the Alcalde Alonso Palomino and Don Antonio de Rivera arrived at the city of Cuzco, and what happened.

Historical analysis reveals how the arrival of Alcalde Alonso Palomino and Don Antonio de Rivera in Cuzco during the Spanish conquest disrupted local stability, exacerbating tensions among indigenous groups and colonizers. The study highlights Vaca de Castro's strategic response to the Ordinances from Juan de Cáceres, demonstrating diplomatic restraint amid escalating conflict. By examining primary sources, including accounts by Pedro de Cieza de León, this research reconstructs the political dynamics of the period, offering insights into the social and governance challenges faced during the transition from Inca rule to Spanish colonization in Peru.

(Ed.). (2017). How the Alcalde Alonso Palomino and Don Antonio de Rivera arrived at the city of Cuzco, and what happened. Civil Wars of Peru, by Pedro de Cieza de León (Part IV, Book II): The War of Chupas, 371–376. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315572291-104