1883 Chilean–Spanish Treaty facts for kids
| Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the Republic of Chile and Spain | |
|---|---|
| Type | Peace treaty |
| Signed | 12 June 1883 |
| Location | Lima, Peru |
| Effective | 21 May 1884 |
| Signatories | |
| Languages | Spanish |
The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the Republic of Chile and Spain was an important agreement. It was signed between Chile and Spain in Lima, a city in Peru. At the time, Lima was being held by Chile. This treaty officially ended a state of war that had existed between Chile and Spain since the Chincha Islands War.
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Why This Treaty Was Needed
Before this treaty, Chile and Spain had been in a state of war. This conflict was known as the Chincha Islands War. It involved Spain and its former colonies, Peru and Chile.
Earlier Agreements
In 1871, a temporary agreement called an armistice was signed. This armistice took place in Washington, D.C.. It was between Spain and its allies, Peru and Chile. An armistice is like a ceasefire; it stops the fighting but doesn't officially end the war.
Later, as the War of the Pacific began, Spain signed separate peace treaties. These were with Peru (in August 1879) and Bolivia (in August 1879). These treaties ended Spain's war with those countries. However, a formal peace treaty with Chile was still needed.
Chile and Spain's Relationship
In 1881, something good happened between Chile and Spain. The Chilean government allowed Spanish merchant ships into its ports. This was a thank you. Spanish merchants had helped Chilean people during the Battle of Iquique. This showed that relations were improving.
The Treaty Details
The official representatives for the treaty were Jovino Novoa for Chile and Enrique Vallés for Spain. They signed the treaty in Lima, Peru. At that time, Chilean forces were still occupying Lima.
What the Treaty Said
The treaty had five main parts, called articles. These articles stated that:
- There would be lasting peace between Chile and Spain.
- The old armistice from 1871 was no longer valid.
- The agreement should be shared with the president of the United States.
- Both countries had to officially approve the treaty within one year. This approval process is called ratification.
When It Became Official
Chilean president Domingo Santa María made the treaty official for Chile. This happened on May 21, 1884.
See also
In Spanish: Tratado Chile-España de 1883 para niños
- Treaty of Defensive Alliance (Chile–Peru)
- Treaty of Defensive Alliance (Bolivia–Peru)
