Malespín's War

Malespín's War

Sketch of the San Juan de Dios chapel, which was looted by Francisco Malespín's invading forces during the end of the war.
Date25 October 1844 – 13 February 1845
(3 months, 2 weeks and 5 days)
Location
Honduras, Nicaragua
Result Allied victory ;
Peace Treaty signed between Francisco Malespín and José León Sandoval
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
Casualties and losses
Unknown, but light Unknown, but heavy

Malespín's War (Spanish: Guerra de Malespín) was a Salvadoran and Honduran invasion of Nicaragua caused by the election of liberal democrat Manuel Pérez at the time of Central American turmoil dictated by Rafael Carrera's conservative dictatorship in Guatemala.

The war mostly took place in León, which was besieged by the invading forces on 27 November 1844, a siege which would last until 24 January 1845.

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