Historical Events tagged with "blancos"
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Military & Warfare
Brazilians and Coloradans Capture Paysandú
January 2nd, 1865 160 years ago
In the context of the Uruguayan War, the siege of Paysandú culminated in its capture by Brazilian and Colorado forces. This crucial military engagement took place in an attempt by these forces to control the city, which was a stronghold of the Blanco faction. After a protracted siege, the city was taken, marking a decisive point in the conflict and shifting the balance of power in the region.
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