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Beginning of committee
Brazilian minister José Antônio Saraiva was sent to Uruguay with a fleet of ships to demand compensation for damages caused to farmers in border conflicts. -
Triple Alliance War begins
Paraguay invades Mato Grosso (Brazil). This event was referred to as the Mato Grosso campaign. Victor: Paraguay -
Siege of Motevideo
Brazil begins a siege of Montevideo, Uruguay. -
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Tomás Villalba Presidency
Following the presidency of Atanasio Aguirre,Tomás Villalba becomes 2nd interim president of Uruguay. After 5 days, Villalba gave up his seat to Venancio Flores. -
Paraguay Declares war on Argentina
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Paraguay seizes Argentina's warships
Paraguay now occupies part of Corrientes, Argentina. -
Triple Alliance Treaty Signed
Triple Alliance Treaty is signed in Buenos Aires, by Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. -
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Paraguayan Attacks
Paraguay attempts to attack both Brazil and Argentina, but fails on both fronts, and retreats back to Paraguay. -
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Humaitá Campaign
A series of attacks conducted by the Allies in Paraguay. The Allies won with the fall of the fortress of Humaitá. -
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Pykysyry Campaign
A brief campaign ending with the destruction of the Paraguayan army at the Battle of Lomas Valentinas. The president of Paraguay was involved in this battle, but escaped with his life. -
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Cordilleras Campaign
Attack on Paraguay in the Cordilleras Mountains. The Allies won, and Lopez (the president of Paraguay) was killed. -
End of the Triple Alliance War