Battle of Masoller

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The Battle of Masoller, which occurred on September 1, 1904, was the final battle of the intermittent civil war which marked much of 19th century Uruguay, resulting in the victory of the Colorado forces.

Masoller is a locality in northern Uruguay, situated close to the border with Brazil. The proximity of the Brazilian border proved significant for the outcome of the battle, because the defeated Blanco General, Aparicio Saravia, retired injured from the battle and fled to Brazil where he later died.

The Battle of Masoller also marked the political consolidation of the Presidency of the liberal José Batlle y Ordóñez, and more broadly of the Colorado Party.