Conquista del Desierto

The Conquista del Desierto was a military campaign carried out by Argentina between 1878 and 1885 to expand its territory southward into Patagonia and Patagonia’s southern territories. The goal was to assert control over indigenous peoples and incorporate these lands into the Argentine nation, facilitating settlement and economic development. The campaign involved military expeditions against indigenous groups, often resulting in their displacement or subjugation. It was a significant event in Argentina’s nation-building process, shaping its borders and reducing indigenous resistance in the region.