Bolivian immigration to Argentina has been constant since colonial times. Both countries were under
Spanish rule as part of the
Viceroyalty of Peru and then the
Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata until the
Spanish American wars of independence. During colonial times, much of Argentine territory was a link between Buenos Aires and
Upper Peru (present-day
Bolivia).
20th century In the early 20th century, Bolivian immigration to Argentina was heading Argentine north to work in the harvest season of
sugarcane and
snuff. From the '50s it was constituted a significant part of the market related to the tomato,
peppers and
bananas, among others, in northern Argentina. During the 1960s and 1970s they were present at harvest and other crops in the west of the country and began to maintain a permanent presence in the city of Buenos Aires standing out in the horticultural work. Since then, Bolivians are found throughout the country. The first migration wave of the modern era was held in 1940 after the ease of entry that gave the Argentine government engaged in the sugar crops of Salta and Jujuy, in the 1960s they moved to the province of Mendoza to collect the fruit and vegetables, or for collecting snuff leaves. After that, many moved to Buenos Aires to work as laborers, masons, and so many other jobs.
21st century . At the beginning of the 21st century, Argentina is home to the world's largest Bolivian community. The 2001 census recorded 233,464 legal Bolivians in Argentina in equal parts for women and men. Bolivian immigrants in Argentina found a place to work, progress, and help their families. Thousands of Bolivians have joined the Argentine everyday life, contributing in areas as diverse as construction, education, health, sports and music areas. In addition, elements of
Bolivian cuisine have become more popular in some areas where the Bolivian community is remarkable. == Notable Bolivian Argentines ==