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Battle of the Riachuelo

When
11 June 1865
Where
Paraná River near Corrientes
Part of
Battle of the Riachuelo in the Paraguayan War

Brazilian Navy squadron defeated the Paraguayan Navy on the Paraná River, turning the tide of the war.

On 11 June 1865, the Brazilian fleet under Admiral Barroso da Silva destroyed the Paraguayan Navy. This engagement prevented Paraguay from permanently occupying Argentine territory and marked a significant shift in the conflict's momentum.

Sources

  1. Battle of Riachuelo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. Paraguayan War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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