Event Gran Colombia-Peru War

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Was a conflict between the Republic of Peru and Gran Colombia caused by the unclear border betwee the two countries.

Chronology

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  • February 1829: The Peruvians pushed north into Guayas, the district surrounding the city of Guayaquil.
  • February 1829: In 1829, during the Gran Colombia-Peru War, forces led by José de La Mar and General Agustín Gamarra occupied Cuenca, a city in present-day Ecuador. This military occupation was part of the Republic of Peru's campaign against Gran Colombia.
  • September 1829: The Larrea-Gual Treaty ended the Gran Colombia-Peru War. The treaty restored the status quo ante bellum.
  • January 1829: The city of Guayaquil surrendered to Peruvian forces on 19 January 1829.
  • July 1829: Guayaquil was under Peruvian occupation led by General José de La Mar until it was liberated by Simón Bolívar on July 21, 1829, during the Gran Colombia era.
  • February 1829: The Peruvian Navy was led by Admiral Martin George Guise, while the Peruvian Army was commanded by General Agustin Gamarra. The Battle of Saraguro was a decisive victory for the Peruvian forces, leading to the military occupation of Loja by the Republic of Peru in 1829.
  • February 1829: The peruvian invasion was halted with the Battle of Tarqui.