UN Brokered Ceasefire Between Peru, Ecuador in 1995

Today in Latin American history, the Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador ended on a cease-fire brokered by the UN in 1995.

The war was a brief and localized military conflict between Ecuador and Peru, fought over control of a disputed area on the border between the two countries.

The conflict lasted 33 days with both sides claiming victory.

Other events that occurred on this day:

Today in LatAm history, Mexican singer and actor José José who is known as “The Prince of Song” was born in 1948

Today in LatAm history, Brazilian footballer Adriano who played for the National team & Internazionale was born in 1982

Today in LatAm history, former President of Mexico José López Portillo who was in office 1976-1982 died in 2004

Today in LatAm history, Puerto Rican musician Ray Barretto who won a Grammy Award died in 2006

Today in LatAm history, Chilean bullfighter Conchita Cintrón who was known as the Goddess of the Bullring died in 2009