Argentina's junta publishes the Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres, edited by Mariano Moreno

Background. The Primera Junta, formed on May 25, 1810, was the first post-colonial government in the territory that would become Argentina. Following the May Revolution, the Junta sought to establish local authority. The Gazeta de Buenos-Ayres was created to publicize government actions, new laws, and developments in the Peninsular War and the Argentine War of Independence, serving as a vehicle for political thought.

Establishment. Mariano Moreno, a lawyer and politician, was a leading member of the Primera Junta, the first government of what would eventually become Argentina. He established the official newspaper through a decree on June 2, 1810, and managed its contents. The first issue was released on June 7, and the paper was published weekly. Moreno wrote the initial content with aid from priest Manuel Alberti, while Manuel Belgrano and Juan José Castelli were also part of the staff.

Content and Purpose. The Gazeta provided information about new laws, the Peninsular War, and the Argentine War of Independence. It served as a vehicle for political thought and publicized the government actions of the Primera Junta. The newspaper was organized on June 2, 1810, and the first issue was released the following June 7, establishing a weekly publication schedule.