Auge y caída de José Ballivián en Bolivia (1841-1847). Construcción y derribo de la batalla de Ingavi como base legitimadora

Abstract

The aim of this paper is show the discursive construction around the victory in the battle of Ingavi (1841), extolling its importance as Bolivia’s second independence against the Peruvian invader and «political monster» Agustin Gamarra, and Jose Ballivian, unifier and hero of all the present factions of the country, to legitimize his administration. In turn, we intend to analyze the opposite discourse, formed by the opponents to the presidency of Ballivian at the time of his fall to delegitimize his cause and justify new leaderships in the country.