Relaciones de poder y elecciones en el cabildo de Durango (Nueva Vizcaya). Siglo XVIII

The structure of the council, the basic political institution of the overseas Spanish government, in the province of Durango, Nueva Vizcaya, during the 18th century, was similar to that of other Hispanic territories. However, the governor, head of this ancestral institution, established conflicting relationships with other authorities (hearing lawyers, royal officers, neighbors) which became power relations. In particular ”•during the period of the Bourbons reforms”•, regarding the elections to integrate the local government. From archival sources and a comparative review of specialized historical bibliography, we conclude that political conflicts in this northern part of the territory are a reflection of geographical disadvantages (delayed mail, lack of political center), personal indispositions (disknowledge of authority, personal incompetence, disinterest due to low wages), and legislative reforms inapplicable in the local context.