El detrimento de la real hacienda, irregularidades en su funcionamiento y administración. la visita a la caxa real de arica en 1653

This article analyzes the conflicts and irregularities affecting the Royal Treasury of Arica between 1653 and 1654. Wanted thereby the identification and analysis of administrative and financial problems that emerged in the Royal Treasury the city, as well as the characterization of the anomalies detected by the authorities in Lima. The result of the visit of Miguel del Valle Ruiz, seeking normalization of tributary inflow to the viceregal capital and improved financial management of that cash in the short and medium term.