The Battle of Carumbé (Portuguese: Batalha de Carumbé), (Spanish: Batalla de Carumbé) was fought between an army of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves and the forces of José Artigas. The battle resulted in a decisive Luso-Brazilian victory, as Artigas' plans to invade Brazil were permanently ruined.[1]

Battle of Carumbé
Part of the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental
Date27 October 1816
Location
Result Luso-Brazilian victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves Federal League
Commanders and leaders
Joaquim de Oliveira José Artigas
Strength
800 men 850 cavalry
500 infantry
150 indians
Casualties and losses
Unknown 500 killed

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