Unproven corruption: «fraud» in the High Post of New Spain (1693-1701)

In the late 17th century, the High Post of New Granada was accused of defrauding the Royal Treasury for a sum close to 16,000 pesos. This situation was denounced by the Count of Moctezuma, viceroy of New Spain. In this context, the High Post was made up of individuals in charge of coordinating the d...