Resumen
The analysis characterizes the forced territorial movements suffered by natifs of two indigenous peoples, Huarpes and Aucaes, which were in different situations regarding the Spanish colonial power during the first half of the XVII century. While the Huarpes were under the Encomienda system and transferred from Cuyo to Santiago by land (crossing the Andes), the Aucaes- Araucano-Mapuche- were war slaves transported towards El Callao, Lima by ship. However, what was common to both groups was the fact that they moved tied up in ?colleras?. The article investigates the material conditions of those indigenous transfers, as well as the kinds of deportations carried out. In the two described cases, the benefits of forced labor are fundamental. However, unlike many other deportations, the above mentioned indigenous groups were not sent to distant labor exploitation centers, instead, the colonial elites in need of labor, carried the deported to the centers of power and surrounding regions, often managing to make the Spanish authorities disregard the protective character of the Indian legislation.