Uruguay

By bry205
  • May 3, 1516

    Spanish navigator Juan Diaz de Solis killed by indigenous people while exploring the Rio de la Plata, his death discouraging further European colonisation for more than 100 years.

    1516 - Spanish navigator Juan Diaz de Solis killed by indigenous people while exploring the Rio de la Plata, his death discouraging further European colonisation for more than 100 years.

  • Spanish found Montevideo and take over Uruguay from the Portuguese; many of the indigenous people are killed.

    Spanish found Montevideo and take over Uruguay from the Portuguese; many of the indigenous people are killed.

  • Brazil, Argentina renounce claims to territories which become the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.

    Brazil, Argentina renounce claims to territories which become the Eastern Republic of Uruguay.

  • Uruguay joins Argentina and Brazil in war against Paraguay, which is defeated.

    Uruguay joins Argentina and Brazil in war against Paraguay, which is defeated.

  • Campaign by Tupamaros guerrillas begins and lasts until 1973.

    Campaign by Tupamaros guerrillas begins and lasts until 1973.

  • Army and political leaders agree on return to constitutional government and the release of political prisoners; law grants amnesty to members of the armed forces accused of human rights violations during years of dictatorship; Julio Maria Sanguinetti beco

    Army and political leaders agree on return to constitutional government and the release of political prisoners; law grants amnesty to members of the armed forces accused of human rights violations during years of dictatorship; Julio Maria Sanguinetti becomes president.

  • Former dictators jailed

    Former dictators jailed