Battle of Paraguarí

Battle of Paraguarí
Part of Paraguay campaign

Military operations in Paraguay (in Spanish)
DateJanuary 19, 1811
Location
Paraguarí, Paraguay
Result
  • Paraguayan victory
  • Belgrano forced to withdraw southward
Belligerents
Provinces of the Río de la Plata Intendency of Paraguay
Commanders and leaders
Manuel Belgrano Bernardo de Velasco
Strength
1,000 soldiers 4,600 soldiers
Casualties and losses
120 prisoners, 10 deaths 16 prisoners, 30 deaths

The Battle of Paraguarí, also known as Battle of Cerro Porteño, took place on January 19, 1811 nearby Paraguarí between the army sent by the Primera Junta and the forces of the Intendency of Paraguay under the command of their governor Bernardo de Velasco. The battle ended with a Paraguayan victory and boosted confidence to declare independence from both Buenos Aires and Spain.

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