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The War of The Triple Alliance
The War of The Triple Alliance was the most devastating war ever fought in South America. Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay were against Paraguay in the war. When Uruguay got a new president they turned on Paraguay, their former ally. And everyone was against Paraguay. It took decades for Paraguay to recover. https://www.thoughtco.com/important-events-in-latin-american-history-2136471#5-the-war-of-the-triple-alliance-18641870 -
Independence From Spain and Portugal
Using the Napoleonic invasion of Spain as an excuse most of Latin America claimed independence from Spain in 1810. By 1825, Mexico, Central America, and South America were free. Spanish rule ended in 1898 when they lost their final colonies to the US following the Spanish American War.
https://www.thoughtco.com/important-events-in-latin-american-history-2136471#5-the-war-of-the-triple-alliance-18641870 -
Panama becomes Independent from Columbia
A revolution led by Philippe Jean Bunau-Varilla, declared Panama independent from Columbia. U.S. naval forces prevented the Columbians from suppressing the revolt. The Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was signed between Panama and the U.S. giving the Americans exclusive rights over the Canal Zone.https://www.historycentral.com/Samerica/PanamaIndepColumbia.html -
Treaty Between Bolivia and Chile
The War of The Pacific had taken place between Bolivia and Chile from 1879 to 1884. The war ended in a truce and a treaty was signed in 1904. Thanks to the treaty, final disposition of the border was made between them. The treaty was called the Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
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The Mexican Revolution
A revolution of peasants against an entrenched wealthy class started in 1911 and ended in 1920. The Mexican Revolution officially ended when Alvaro Obregón became the last general standing after years of conflict. It was a bloody war that included horrific battles, massacres, and assassinations. https://www.thoughtco.com/important-events-in-latin-american-history-2136471#5-the-war-of-the-triple-alliance-18641870 -
The Construction of the Panama Canal
The construction of the Panama Canal was completed by Americans in 1914. The canal drastically changed worldwide shipping. It also caused the secession of Panama from Columbia (with the encouragement of the US).
https://www.thoughtco.com/important-events-in-latin-american-history-2136471#5-the-war-of-the-triple-alliance-18641870 -
The Costa Rican Civil War
Rebel commander Jose Figueres aimed to supplant Picado after disputed elections in 1948 when opposite leader Otilio Ulate was widely thought to have won. The forces of Figueres formed an army and the war began. The war ended when Picado surrendered before the rebels could lay siege to San Jose. https://www.shakacostarica.com/blog/the-story-of-the-costa-rican-civil-war -
Tornado in San Justo
At least 50 people were killed and 300 injured when a tornado cut a 300-year wide swath through the town of San Justo. The tornado lasted a little more than three minutes.
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Colonization
After the financial crisis in 1999 in Ecuador, there was an important outflow of Ecuadorians to Spain. Spain also receives a significant proportion of Venezuelan, Peruvian and Columbian migrants.https://migrationdataportal.org/regional-data-overview/migration-data-south-america -
Dam Collapse at Corrego do Feijao Mine
A dam collapsed at the Corrego do Feijao mine on January 25th. About 270 people died and nine people are missing. The mud and mining waste barreled through a valley near the town of Brumadinho. It destroyed everything in its path.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-51220373
