Clero y política en La Rioja en los años veinte del siglo XIX. El Teniente de cura Melchor León de la Barra, de revolucionario a "reo de alto crimen"

Abstract This article focus on an specific political conflict which took place in La Rioja in 1824. This conflict is analyzed to dig into some questions about the relationship between religion and politics and specifically in the role played by the clergy as an interpreter or mediator in certain disputes. This case was produced after the Davila, one of the "houses" of La Rioja's elite, was replaced and witnessed its political influence substantially diminished. Juan FacundoQuiroga had succeed in El Puesto battle and had become the most important political and military character in the province...