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The book "The Relevance of Salt in the Southern Cone of America, 1750-1850. Routes, Traffickers, Producers, and Uses" is an advanced version of the author's doctoral thesis, José Vera Rodríguez. The book analyzes the importance of salt in Latin American agri-food heritage and its application in the socio-economic development of Chile. Additionally, it highlights the relevance of the designation of origin of Cáhuil salt and its value as a national symbol. The author also examines the history of muleteers and the tensions between central powers and local territories regarding access to salt. The book offers a valuable documentary corpus for understanding the history of salt and its impact on the social and economic activity of the region. [Extracted from the article]