Diplomatic recognition and foreign relations of the United Provinces (1816–1826)

1. Independence declared by Congress of Tucumán

   Jul 9, 1816Labels: Congress of, United Provinces

   • Britannica

2. Draft Constitution of 1819 promulgated

   May 25, 1819Labels: Constitution of, Congress Buenos

   • Constitution 1819
   • Britannica

3. Battle of Cepeda collapses central Directory

   Feb 1, 1820Labels: Battle of, Directory

   • United Provinces
   • Treaty Pilar

4. Treaty of Pilar stabilizes key provinces

   Feb 23, 1820Labels: Treaty of, Buenos Aires

   • Treaty Pilar
   • Sarratea

5. Portuguese government recognizes United Provinces

   Jan 1, 1821Labels: Portugal, Rio de

   • FRUS 1887
   • Brazil MRE

6. Quadrilateral Treaty forms coastal defensive alliance

   Jan 25, 1822Labels: Quadrilateral Treaty, Corrientes

   • Quadrilateral
   • Natl History

7. Talks with Gran Colombia lead to treaty debates

   Jan 1, 1823Labels: Gran Colombia, Buenos Aires

   • Procesos UASB
   • United Provinces

8. United States recognizes Buenos Aires government

   Jan 27, 1823Labels: United States, Caesar Rodney

   • US State
   • US Argentina

9. United Provinces recognize Brazil’s independence

   Jun 25, 1823Labels: Brazil, United Provinces

   • Brazil MRE
   • Cisplatine War

10. Treaty with Britain formalizes recognition and trade

    Feb 2, 1825Labels: United Kingdom, Treaty of

    • UK Argentina Treaty
    • Treaty ES

11. Brazil declares war, launching Cisplatine War

    Dec 10, 1825Labels: Brazil, Cisplatine War

    • Cisplatine War
    • United Provinces

12. Constitution of 1826 adopted, reshaping foreign authority

    Jan 1, 1826Labels: Constitution of, National Government

    • Constitution 1826
    • United Provinces

13. Rivadavia elected first President amid war

    Feb 7, 1826Labels: Bernardino Rivadavia, Presidency

    • 1826 Election
    • United Provinces

14. Treaty with Chile signed but not ratified

    Nov 20, 1826Labels: Treaty with, Santiago

    • Chile Treaty 1826