Sociedad de los Amigos del País

The Sociedad de los Amigos del País (Society of Friends of the Country) was a type of intellectual and cultural organization prominent in 18th-century Spain and its colonies. Its goal was to promote education, economic development, and enlightenment ideas by bringing together educated individuals, entrepreneurs, and officials. These societies aimed to improve society through knowledge, innovation, and social reform, fostering progress and modernization. They often supported projects like schools, libraries, and agricultural improvements, serving as catalysts for social and economic change during the Age of Enlightenment.