LASTARRIA, BELLO Y SARMIENTO EN 1844: GENOCIDIO, HISTORIOGRAFÍA Y PROYECTO NACIONAL.

This article discusses the independence movements in the post-colonial period in Latin America. It considers the relationship between indigenous conflict against Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century with the uprisings and revolutions of the 19th century, a comparison that was first proposed by Chilean author José Victorino Lastarria in his book "Memoria histórica." The author examines the political violence directed toward the native population during the time period, which he relates to acts of genocide. The varying opinions of Lastarria and fellow writers Andrés Bello and Domingo Faustino Sarmiento regarding the political situation in Latin America are also explored.