Reformas poblacionales y ordenamiento territorial del Partido de Tierradentro en la provincia de Cartagena durante la primera mitad del siglo XVIII: la labor del juez y alcalde pedáneo Francisco Pérez de Vargas 1743 - 1745

During the first half of the 18th century, the Partido de Tierradentro in the Province of Cartagena underwent significant population reforms and territorial reorganization. These changes were pivotal in addressing the Crown's need to supply Cartagena via land routes amid conflicts with England, particularly following the Treaties of Utrecht and the establishment, suppression, and restoration of the Viceroyalty of New Granada. The study focuses on the role of Judge and Pedáneo Alcalde Francisco Pérez de Vargas (1743–1745) in implementing these reforms, linking them to broader geopolitical shifts. By analyzing historical records and administrative documents, the research reconstructs how territorial governance was adapted to strategic and logistical demands during a period of colonial instability.

Ballesteros Peluffo, R. A. Reformas poblacionales y ordenamiento territorial del Partido de Tierradentro en la provincia de Cartagena durante la primera mitad del siglo XVIII: la labor del juez y alcalde pedáneo Francisco Pérez de Vargas 1743 - 1745. https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.10554.50910