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Coup against Dorrego
- When
- 1 December 1828
- Where
- Buenos Aires
Lavalle, encouraged by Unitarians, led a coup in Buenos Aires on 1 December 1828, deposing Governor Dorrego and closing the legislature.
General Juan Lavalle returned to Buenos Aires with troops from the Cisplatine War. On 1 December 1828, he staged a coup against Manuel Dorrego, the federal governor. Lavalle closed the legislature and initiated political violence against Federalists, acting on behalf of those wanting a united Argentina.
Sources
- Manuel Dorrego Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Argentine Civil Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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