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What was the Itata Incident (1891)?

Introduction The Itata incident was a diplomatic affair and military incident involving the United States and Chilean insurgents during the 1891 Chilean Civil War. The incident concerned an arms shipment by the Chilean ship Itata from the United States to Chile, to assist insurgent Congressionalist forces in the war. Background In 1891, after a series… Read More

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What was the US Intervention in Chile?

Introduction United States intervention in Chilean politics started during the War of Chilean Independence (1812-1826). The influence of the United States of America in both the economic and the political arenas of Chile has since gradually increased over the last two centuries, and continues to be significant. Chilean Independence The arrival of Joel Roberts Poinsett,… Read More