1635

In 1635, the Canary Islands experienced a significant event in their colonial history: the partial expulsion of black slaves in some areas of the archipelago. This event occurred within a context of economic and social tensions arising from the prevailing slave system in the region. The Canarian economy, heavily reliant on export agriculture, particularly sugar, had utilized African slave labor since the 15th century. However, fluctuations in sugar prices and international pressures against the slave trade led to a reconfiguration of labor dynamics. The partial expulsion of slaves in 1635 reflects these changes, although it did not mark the end of slavery on the islands. This event highlights the complexities of the colonial economy and social tensions in the Canary Islands, as well as the beginning of a slow process towards the eventual abolition of slavery in the 19th century.