Caravanas de hombres marchaban: The Worker Exodus in Entre ríos. 1925-1945

Abstract

Workforce migration is one of the most dramatic and permanent facts of capitalism. From transatlantic contingents and less developed neighbouring regions, Argentina shaped a proletariat. However, migrations changed since the 20's. The provinces of the Pampa region, up to this time population receivers, began to expel surplus labour. This process' background lays on farm tasks mechanization and imposes exodus to thousands of workers.
The arrival of workers to major cities of the littoral –particularly, Buenos Aires- gave room to a historiographical discussion about the social basis of those who supports Perón on that historical October 17th, 1945. Within this context, this work contributes to the knowledge of migration causes, the historical process in progress, the role of the state and political programs in dispute about migration, all of this, seen from an expelling province: Entre Ríos. For a more reliable development, I analyze different sources such as newspapers of diverse ideological line, state documentation, statistic materials, and memoirs of expelled people, as well as main bibliography review.