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The article discusses the expulsion of the Jesuits and its historical significance. It raises questions about the role of the Jesuits in the process of independence in the Americas and explores the impact of their exile on individual Jesuits. The article also highlights the importance of letters written by an exiled Jesuit, Diego León de Villafañe, in understanding the socio-political and cultural dynamics of the time. The book by Nicolás Perrone, "El último jesuita de la Provincia del Paraguay," provides valuable insights into these topics and offers a window into the complexities of the relationship between church and state during this period of transition. [Extracted from the article]