Carlotism

Carlotism was a political movement that took place in the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata between 1808 and 1812; it intended to make Carlota Joaquina, Infanta of Spain and Queen Consort of Portugal, its monarch.

After Napoleon's invasion of Spain, Fernando VII, Carlota's younger brother, was forced to abdicate and give the throne to Joseph Bonaparte. Most Spanish did not consider him a legitimate king and Carlota, an ambitious woman, seemed to like a possible option to keep the royal line safe.

Carlota was living in Brazil by then, after the nobility of Portugal moved from Portugal to the Americas because of Napoleón's invasion of Portugal.

Carlotism found strong resistance from many parties involved: the viceroys, other Spanish authorities in the Americas, part of the Criollos, and the British. The plans were never applied, and supporters of it would later turn to independence.

See also

• Carlota Joaquina of Spain

Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata
Regions	Banda Oriental Governorate of the Río de la Plata Upper Peru
Political ideas	Carlotism Retroversion of the sovereignty to the people
Military conflicts	British invasions of the Río de la Plata Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II
Autonomist rebellions	Chuquisaca Revolution Cry of Asencio La Paz revolution May Revolution Mutiny of Álzaga
Dissolution	Argentine War of Independence Independence of Paraguay Siege of Montevideo Argentine Declaration of Independence

Manuel Belgrano
Political career	Commerce Consulate of Buenos Aires Telégrafo Mercantil Carlotism May Revolution Primera Junta Inca plan
Military career	Paraguay campaign Battle of Campichuelo Battle of Paraguarí Battle of Tacuarí 2nd Upper Peru expedition Creation of the Flag of Argentina Jujuy Exodus Battle of Tucumán Battle of Salta Battle of Vilcapugio Battle of Ayohuma Yatasto relay
Historiography	Autobiography Historia de Belgrano y de la Independencia Argentina Belgranian National Institute
Monuments	National Flag Memorial Equestrian monument to General Manuel Belgrano