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Proclamation of the República Selvática
- When
- 22 May 1899
- Where
- Amazon provinces of Loreto, San Martín, and Ucayali
Colonel Emilio Vizcarra proclaimed the unrecognized Jungle Republic on May 22, 1899, claiming authority over Loreto, San Martín, and Ucayali.
Vizcarra assumed the title of Supreme Leader after the proclamation. The entity was known as the Jungle Nation or Jungle Republic. It claimed jurisdiction over three northern Peruvian provinces within the Amazon rainforest, challenging the existing administrative boundaries.
Sources
- Department of Loreto Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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