Event Uruguayan Civil War

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A series of armed conflicts between the leaders of Uruguayan independence.

Chronology

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  • December 1842: On December 6, 1842, the Blancos defeated Rivera's forces at the Battle of Arroyo Grande. The capital Montevideo was besieged by Oribe's troops, but remained the seat of government of the Colorados. Oribe set up a counter-government in Cerrito de la Victoria which controlled almost the rest of the country.
  • February 1852: Montevideo was able to withstand the siege for nine years. When the British and French ceased their support in 1850 and signed an agreement with de Rosas, victory for the Blancos seemed certain. A revolt against de Rosas, led by Justo José de Urquiza, abruptly changed the situation. Oribe and his followers had to retreat in 1851 and the Colorados gained full control of Uruguay with the support of Brazil.