LA COMUNICACIÓN INTERÉTNICA EN LAS FRONTERAS INDÍGENAS DEL RÍO DE LA PLATA Y SUR DE CHILE, SIGLO XVIII.

This article discusses the interethnic relationships between indigenous groups along the border region of Chile and Río de la Plata in South America during the 18th century. The authors comment on the impact of Spanish colonial government on these ethnic relations and describe the difficulties in communication between the Spanish authorities and the native groups. The understanding of the Mapuche indigenous language, referred to as mapu dungum, in the years since Spanish colonization is also examined.