Event Brazilian Counterattack (Ragamuffin War)

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Was the counterattack of the Brazilian government against the secessionist Riograndense Republic during the Ragamuffin War.

Chronology

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  • February 1845: Treaty of Poncho Verde: The treaty offered the rebels a full amnesty, full incorporation into the imperial army and the choice of the next provincial president. All the debts of the Riograndense Republic were paid off by the Empire and a tariff of 25% was introduced on imported charque. The Riograndense and Juliana Republics remained in the Empire of Brazil and are now two states of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
  • August 1839: In July, Farrapos lost São Gabriel.
  • February 1839: Caçapava , the capital of the Republic since February 14 , 1839, considered impregnable because of the difficult access, was invaded by the imperials.