The rebellion of the pasquines in Arequipa, 1780

Abstract

In the mid-eighteenth century a series of reforms were established in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Because of these, the city of Arequipa made various claims, both peaceful and violent. What were the reasons that lead a city classified as "Very noble and very loyal" revolted against the monarchy? Was it a desire for independence? Or, were there particular interests at stake?

For this, it is proposed an approach to the predominant thoughts of the aggrieved sectors -hacendados and commercial bourgeoisie-, considering the internal and external factors that could lead the population of Arequipa to rebellion.