Wars of Independence .281810.E2.80.931830.29 Chile–Peru relations

a series of excellent historical relations followed these times, during period of independence spain. start of spanish conquest, incas (and later mestizo descendants) kept struggle independence spain in viceroyalty of peru. series of revolts people such túpac amaru ii kept spirits independence in peru , rest of south america. nonetheless, chile s remoteness helped in making become 1 of first nations declare independence so-called patria vieja. first attempt thwarted spanish, spirit of independence continued in chile. later, aid of josé de san martín , argentine army, chile once again became independent nation. meanwhile, peru remained stronghold remaining spanish forces whom sought form force large enough re-conquer lost territories. jose de san martin s army included chilean soldiers marched lima , proclaimed independence of peru. after that, more reinforcements arrived peruvian population , commanders such ramon castilla began prove excellent tacticians. arrival of simón bolívar , subsequent victories @ battles of junin , ayacucho served end of spanish rule in south america.

afterwards, several of these war heroes helped in forming relations between newly formed nations became prominent politicians in nations. people bernardo o higgins, ramon freire, agustin gamarra, , ramon castilla seek aid , refuge in either peru or chile. after wars of independence, mutual concerns of both nations revolved around consolidating nations sovereign states. peru , chile found in 1 of friendliest of positions shared no territorial claims , due historic trade. cultures of both nations kept close ties popular peruvian zamacueca evolved in chile cueca , in peru yet-to-be named marinera. still, economic disputes , greed destroy apparently 1 of best international relations in world @ time.