Polity Republic of Acre

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A series of separatist governments in then Bolivia's Acre region between 1899 and 1903. The region was eventually annexed by Brazil in 1903 and is now the State of Acre.

Establishment

  • July 1899: Gálvez proclaimed the Republic of Acre on July 14, 1899.

Chronology

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1. Acre War

Was a border dispute between Bolivia and the First Brazilian Republic over the Acre Region.

1.1. First "Republic of Acre"

Was the first establishment of the Republic of Acre in the Bolivian region of the same name. It was reconquered by Bolivia.

  • July 1899: Gálvez proclaimed the Republic of Acre on July 14, 1899.
  • March 1900: On March 15, 1900, a Brazilian war flotilla reached Puerto Alonso, and dissolved the Republic of Acre. The Brazilian government, based on the Treaty of Ayacucho, considered Acre as Bolivian territory.

1.2. Second "Republic of Acre"

Was the second establishment of the Republic of Acre in the Bolivian region of the same name. It was reconquered by Bolivia.

  • December 1900: In November 1900 there was another rebellion Acre with the aim of creating an independent republic.
  • December 1900: Around Christmas 1900, forces of the Republic of Acre attacked Puerto Alonso and were defeated by the Bolivian military, resulting in the loss of a dozen men and the machine gun, eventually leading to the dissolution of the republic.

1.3. Third "Republic of Acre"

Was the third establishment of the Republic of Acre in the Bolivian region of the same name. The Republic was eventually annexed by Brazil.

  • January 1903: The Third Republic of Acre was proclaimed.
  • April 1904: A presidential decree incorporated Acre as part of Brazil.

Disestablishment

  • April 1904: A presidential decree incorporated Acre as part of Brazil.