Episode 2 of 4
Official Separation of Buenos Aires
- When
- 11 September 1852
- Where
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Governor Pinto officially separated Buenos Aires from the Argentine Confederation, creating the State of Buenos Aires.
On 11 September 1852, Governor Pinto officially separated Buenos Aires province from the Argentine Confederation. This action established the State of Buenos Aires as a secessionist republic. The ruling upper class aspired to maintain political and economic preeminence, including a monopoly on customs and sole representation in foreign relations.
Sources
- Revolution of 11 September 1852 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- State of Buenos Aires Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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