Before revision: Events Background On 24 September 1865, Spanish Admiral José Manuel Pareja declared the beginning of hostilities against Chile, establishing the blockade of its ports , given the refusal of this country to accept Spanish demands.
After revision: Events Background On 24 September 1865, the Spanish admiral José Manuel Pareja declared the start of hostilities against Chile, resolving to establish the blockade of its ports due tothe the refusal of this country to accept Spanish demands.