War of 1863

The War of 1863 (Spanish: Guerra de 1863) was a conflict fought between El Salvador and Guatemala from 23 February 1863 to 26 October 1863. Guatemalan President Rafael Carrera sought to overthrow Salvadoran President Gerardo Barrios, citing his attacks on the Catholic Church in El Salvador during his presidency as justification. Barrios was overthrown on 26 October 1863 and was replaced by a conservative politician, Francisco Dueñas, ending the war.

War of 1863

The War of 1863 (Spanish: Guerra de 1863) was a conflict fought between El Salvador and Guatemala from 23 February 1863 to 26 October 1863. Guatemalan President Rafael Carrera sought to overthrow Salvadoran President Gerardo Barrios, citing his attacks on the Catholic Church in El Salvador during his presidency as justification. Barrios was overthrown on 26 October 1863 and was replaced by a conservative politician, Francisco Dueñas, ending the war.