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EspañolGOVERNMENT JUNTA OF CHILE (1891)
'Revolutionary Junta of Iquique' (Spanish: ''Junta Revolucionaria de Iquique'') (April 13, 1891 - December 26, 1891), was the political structure established to challenge the power of Chilean President José Manuel Balmaceda following the insurrection of the navy that started the Chilean Civil War. It ruled the country until Admiral Jorge Montt assumed as the new President after the defeat of President Balmaceda.
A conflict had been simmering for a long time between the National Congress and the President over the extent of the constitutional powers of each. In January of 1891, the conflict led to the Chilean Civil War, that broke out between the presidential and the congressional forces. President José Manuel Balmaceda was supported by the regular army and a small part of the navy. Most of the navy, under the command of captain Jorge Montt, supported Congress. Captain Montt, who also led the congressional forces together with General Emil Korner, captured the northern provinces and organized a parallel government in the city of Iquique. Once there they proceeded to raise and organize an army, which eventually they transported south to fight against the presidential forces.
This junta had little direct political participation, since almost all its effort was focused on the military effort. After Balmaceda's forces were overcome, Balmaceda fled to the Argentinian embassy where he stayed for one month, then committed suicide rather than surrender to the new government. The Government Junta took control from General Manuel Baquedano, who had succeeded President Balmaceda in order to avoid the continuance of hostilities, and ruled until new elections were held, that elected Captain Montt as new President.
★ History of Chile
★ List of Government Juntas of Chile
★ List of Heads of State
| Contents |
| Creation |
| Members |
| History |
| Additional information |
| See also |
Creation
A conflict had been simmering for a long time between the National Congress and the President over the extent of the constitutional powers of each. In January of 1891, the conflict led to the Chilean Civil War, that broke out between the presidential and the congressional forces. President José Manuel Balmaceda was supported by the regular army and a small part of the navy. Most of the navy, under the command of captain Jorge Montt, supported Congress. Captain Montt, who also led the congressional forces together with General Emil Korner, captured the northern provinces and organized a parallel government in the city of Iquique. Once there they proceeded to raise and organize an army, which eventually they transported south to fight against the presidential forces.
Members
| Position | Name | Political background |
|---|---|---|
| President | Jorge Montt | Navy Captain |
| Members | Waldo Silva Ramón Barros Luco | President of the Senate President of the Chamber |
History
This junta had little direct political participation, since almost all its effort was focused on the military effort. After Balmaceda's forces were overcome, Balmaceda fled to the Argentinian embassy where he stayed for one month, then committed suicide rather than surrender to the new government. The Government Junta took control from General Manuel Baquedano, who had succeeded President Balmaceda in order to avoid the continuance of hostilities, and ruled until new elections were held, that elected Captain Montt as new President.
Additional information
See also
★ History of Chile
★ List of Government Juntas of Chile
★ List of Heads of State
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