From Portugal to New Spain: Journey and Legacy of the New Christians
This article analyzes the trajectory and legacy of the Portuguese New Christians in New Spain through a review of the literature; it describes the historical context of the Jewish diaspora from Portugal and the main contributions of this community to the formation of colonial Mexico, emphasizing thr...
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I15-R205-article-1662025-11-13T21:33:20Z From Portugal to New Spain: Journey and Legacy of the New Christians De Portugal à Nova Espanha: Jornada e Legado dos Cristãos-Novos Carvalho Figueiredo, Paula A. Da Silva Rodrigues, Charles Ysaac Cristãos-novos portugueses diáspora Nova Espanha Portuguese New Christians diaspora New Spain This article analyzes the trajectory and legacy of the Portuguese New Christians in New Spain through a review of the literature; it describes the historical context of the Jewish diaspora from Portugal and the main contributions of this community to the formation of colonial Mexico, emphasizing three figures of historical significance. The New Christians reproduced their successful economic dynamism, engaging in commerce, mining, and agriculture throughout the territory; they established networks of trust that enabled their adaptation to a diverse context, while maintaining their cultural and religious heritage, despite periods of persecution. This legacy constitutes an integral component of the formation of novel social and cultural identities within the Mexican people. However, this analysis also reveals the importance of revisiting the history of New Spain, conventionally underpinned by the Hispanic narrative, so it is essential to investigate the narrative of the New Portuguese Christians through alternative sources and deepen the knowledge about this community, which remains relatively understudied and disseminated. By giving voice to this cultural memory, this work seeks to fortify public reflection and encourage the participation of all, particularly descendants who currently claim Portuguese nationality. Este artigo analisa a jornada e o legado dos cristãos-novos portugueses na Nova Espanha por meio de uma revisão da literatura; descreve o contexto histórico da diáspora judaica a partir de Portugal e os principais contributos desta comunidade para a formação do México colonial, destacando três figuras de importância histórica. Os cristãos-novos replicaram a sua bem-sucedida dinâmica económica, atuando no comércio, mineração e agropecuária em todo o território; criaram redes de confiança que lhes permitiram adaptar-se a um contexto diverso, mantendo a sua herança cultural e religiosa, apesar das perseguições. Este legado é parte integrante da formação de novas identidades sociais e culturais do povo mexicano. Mas esta análise também revela a importância de revisitar a história da Nova Espanha, tradicionalmente sustentada no relato hispânico, sendo imprescindível investigar a narrativa dos cristãos-novos portugueses por meio de fontes alternativas e aprofundar o conhecimento sobre esta comunidade, ainda pouco conhecida e divulgada. Ao dar voz a esta memória cultural, este trabalho procura fortalecer a reflexão pública e incentivar a participação de todos, principalmente dos descentes que hoje reivindicam a nacionalidade portuguesa. Universidad Nacional de Rosario 2025-11-13 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo revisado por pares application/pdf https://relasp.unr.edu.ar/index.php/revista/article/view/166 10.35305/rr.v6i10.166 Revista Euro latinoamericana de Análisis Social y Político (RELASP); Vol. 6 Núm. 10 (2025); 164-192 2683-7420 2683-7420 spa https://relasp.unr.edu.ar/index.php/revista/article/view/166/223 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ |
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Cristãos-novos portugueses diáspora Nova Espanha Portuguese New Christians diaspora New Spain Carvalho Figueiredo, Paula A. Da Silva Rodrigues, Charles Ysaac From Portugal to New Spain: Journey and Legacy of the New Christians |
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Cristãos-novos portugueses diáspora Nova Espanha Portuguese New Christians diaspora New Spain |
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Carvalho Figueiredo, Paula A. Da Silva Rodrigues, Charles Ysaac |
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From Portugal to New Spain: Journey and Legacy of the New Christians |
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This article analyzes the trajectory and legacy of the Portuguese New Christians in New Spain through a review of the literature; it describes the historical context of the Jewish diaspora from Portugal and the main contributions of this community to the formation of colonial Mexico, emphasizing three figures of historical significance. The New Christians reproduced their successful economic dynamism, engaging in commerce, mining, and agriculture throughout the territory; they established networks of trust that enabled their adaptation to a diverse context, while maintaining their cultural and religious heritage, despite periods of persecution. This legacy constitutes an integral component of the formation of novel social and cultural identities within the Mexican people. However, this analysis also reveals the importance of revisiting the history of New Spain, conventionally underpinned by the Hispanic narrative, so it is essential to investigate the narrative of the New Portuguese Christians through alternative sources and deepen the knowledge about this community, which remains relatively understudied and disseminated. By giving voice to this cultural memory, this work seeks to fortify public reflection and encourage the participation of all, particularly descendants who currently claim Portuguese nationality. |
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