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Rebellion of the Barrios

1765 · 18th century · Also known as Quito Revolt of 1765

The Rebellion of the Barrios was an uprising of the neighbourhoods of Quito in 1765 against new Bourbon taxes, especially a royal monopoly on cane liquor and stricter collection of the sales tax. Crowds drove out the authorities and the city governed itself for months before royal troops restored control in 1766.

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Royal Audiencia of Quito

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Rebellion of the Barrios. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/rebellion-of-the-barrios
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