The War of the Pacific, which pitted Chile against the allied forces of Peru and Bolivia, had a profound, long-lasting impact on the geopolitical balance of South America. The conflict resulted in a clear victory for Chile: the once diffuse borderlands among these countries were redrawn in favor of a suddenly enlarged Chile; Bolivia lost its nitrate-rich coastal region and became a land-locked state; while Peru also lost valuable land and saw its capital invaded and administered by Chilean forces for more than two years.
Written by Candela Marini. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Video production by Laura Seeger, Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle, and Hannah Keller.
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