THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF BLACK ARGENTINA

In 1810, one in three people in Buenos Aires had African roots. Today, almost no one knows this fundamental part of Argentine history. What happened to the Afro-descendant population in Argentina?

In this video, you'll discover how wars, epidemics, whitening policies, and incomplete censuses transformed the country's demographics, and how the African heritage lives on in Argentine music, culture, and identity.

We explore the role of forgotten figures like María Remedios del Valle, the Afro-Argentine contribution to tango and candombe, and the Latin American context of Mexico, Peru, and Chile. A hidden story that deserves to be told.

📖 WHAT YOU'LL SEE IN THE VIDEO:
Surprising facts: from 46% of the population of African descent in 1778 to 0.37% in 2010
Forgotten figures: María Remedios del Valle, the Afro-Argentine "Mother of the Nation"
Key moments: Paraguayan War, yellow fever, and whitening policies
Cultural legacy: the African contribution to tango, candombe, and Argentine folklore

🔍 MAIN SOURCES:
INDEC – 2010 and 2022 Censuses
Argentine Ministry of Culture – The Afro Origins of Argentina
World Bank – Afro-descendants in Latin America (2018)
Gisele Kleidermacher (CONICET) – History of Afro-descendants in Argentina

🎯 KEY DATA MENTIONED:
1810: 33% of Buenos Aires was of African descent Afro-descendant
1860s: 40% of the liberating troops had African roots
1871: Yellow fever struck the Afro-Argentine neighborhoods of Buenos Aires
2010: 149,493 people identified as Afro-descendant (0.37%)
2022: The figure rose to 302,936 (0.66%)

🌍 CURRENT ORGANIZATIONS:
Africa Lives
Argentine African Diaspora

📚 RECOMMENDED READINGS:
The Afro-Argentines of Buenos Aires – George Reid Andrews
The Afro-Argentine Population of Buenos Aires in the 19th Century – CEMLA

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📌 DISCLAIMER: This video is based on recognized historical and academic sources. The goal is to give visibility to historically marginalized communities and enrich the understanding of Latin American identity.