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Battle of La Palma
- When
- 5 January 1855
- Where
- La Palma
Castilla defeated Manuel Echenique in the Battle of La Palma on 5 January 1855, clearing the path for his assumption of the presidency.
The conflict arose as the abolition of slavery law was being applied. Castilla confronted and defeated Echenique in this battle, which took place on 5 January 1855. This military victory was the immediate precursor to Castilla's assumption of the presidency, marking the end of Echenique's administration.
Sources
- Ramón Castilla Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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