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Battle of Yungay

South American history
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The Battle of Yungay was a decisive engagement that led to the dissolution of the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation. This confederation was a short-lived union of Peru and Bolivia, formed in 1836 under the leadership of Bolivia's dictator, AndrƩs Santa Cruz.1

Santa Cruz conquered Peru and established the confederation, with himself as its "protector". While initially welcomed by some Peruvians and recognized by Great Britain, France, and the United States, the powerful new state was feared by its South American neighbors. Chile, in particular, opposed the confederation due to economic rivalries.1

The conflict culminated in the Battle of Yungay on January 20, 1839, where Chilean forces, allied with anti-Santa Cruz Peruvians, defeated the confederation's army. This defeat marked the end of the confederation, and Santa Cruz went into exile.1

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  1. Peruvianā€“Bolivian Confederation
  2. Confederate States of America - The collapse of the Confederacy

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