Confederation of Argentina (Confederación Argentina)

The Confederation of Argentina was a political and administrative organization that existed from 1831 to 1862, during which several provinces operated with a high degree of autonomy under a loose confederation. It emerged following internal conflicts and regional divisions, particularly between Buenos Aires and other provinces. The Confederation aimed to maintain provincial independence and resist central authority, contrasting with the later unified Argentine Republic established in 1862. This period was marked by political fragmentation, regional rivalries, and efforts to create a unified nation, laying the groundwork for Argentina’s eventual national consolidation.