Today in Latin American History
The Treaty of Cahuenga Ended the Mexican–American War in 1847
January 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today in Latin American history, the Treaty of Cahuenga ended the Mexican–American War in California in 1847.
It was not a formal treaty between nations but an informal agreement between rival military forces in which the Californios gave up fighting.
Under the later Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, Mexico formally ceded Alta California and other territories to the United States, and the disputed border of Texas was fixed at the Rio Grande.
Other events that occurred on this day:
- Today in LatAm history, Colombian footballer Mario Yepes who plays for the National team & A.C. Milan was born in 1976
- Today in LatAm history, an earthquake hit El Salvador, killing more than 800 in 2001
