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Chile Declares War on Bolivia
- When
- 1 March 1879
- Where
- Chile
War was declared between Chile and Bolivia on 1 March 1879, preceding the conflict with Peru.
The formal declaration of war between Chile and Bolivia occurred on 1 March 1879. This followed the occupation of Antofagasta and Bolivian challenges to Chilean mining interests, establishing the initial phase of the War of the Pacific.
Sources
- War of the Pacific Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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