The 'Zamacueca Política' is a satirical newspaper with a conservative perspective, consistently critical of President Ramón Castilla's administration and his close associates. It describes his government as a masked dictatorship supported by a compliant Congress and a Constitution tailored to his advantage. The newspaper repeatedly laments the deaths caused by the violent civil war (1856–1858) between the liberals, led by Castilla, and the conservatives, aligned with Manuel Ignacio de Vivanco. The editors primarily blame Castilla for initiating a conflict of such magnitude. They also accuse the government of squandering the nation's guano wealth. The literary content is limited, with the satire focusing exclusively on Ramon Castilla and his supporters.
"La Zamacueca Política" es un periódico satírico de corte conservador dedicado a criticar constantemente al gobierno del presidente Ramón Castilla y sus allegados. Califican su gobierno como una dictadura enmascarada compuesto por un Congreso dócil y una Constitución hecha a su favor. El periódico lamenta continuamente las muertes provocadas por la violenta guerra civil (1856-1858) entre liberales, liderados por Castilla, y conservadores, del lado de Manuel Ignacio de Vivanco. Los editores culpan principalmente a Castilla de haber provocado un conflicto de tal envergadura. Acusan al gobierno, además, de despilfarrar las riquezas del guano. El contenido literario es limitado. La sátira se concentra exclusivamente en Ramón Castilla y sus partidarios.
Extent: 1 volume containing 20 issues.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 43cm, width 29.5cm, depth 2cm.
Publisher(s): Lima. Justo Montoya's Printing Press /Juan de la Rosa's Printing Press.
Issue number: Issues 1-14, 25-26, 35, 37, 44 and 47.
Original institution reference: PN 5084.3.L Z3.
