Latin America

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1917

April

07
- Key eventCuba and Panama declare war on GermanyOn 7 April 1917, a day after the USA, Cuba and Panama declared war on Germany. The Cuban Congress voted unanimously; in Panama the president decided.
11
- Brazil breaks off relations with GermanyOn 11 April 1917 Brazil broke off diplomatic and commercial relations with Germany after the steamer Paraná was sunk without warning off Normandy.
13
- Bolivia breaks off relations with GermanyOn 13 April 1917 Bolivia gave the German minister his passports and broke off relations, citing submarine warfare and the torpedoing of the Tubantia.
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- Guatemala breaks off relations with GermanyOn 27 April 1917 Guatemala broke off relations with Germany and placed its waters, ports and railways at the disposal of the United States.

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September

21
- The Bernstorff affairOn 21 September 1917 Lansing released a cable in which Ambassador Bernstorff asked Berlin for $50,000 to influence Congress. Washington was in uproar.
- Costa Rica breaks off relations with GermanyOn 21 September 1917 Federico Tinoco's government, not recognised by Washington, broke off relations with Germany, hoping to win over Wilson.

October

December

1918

April

23
- Key eventGuatemala declares war on GermanyOn 23 April 1918 President Estrada Cabrera promulgated a decree by which Guatemala adopted towards Germany the same belligerent attitude as the United States.

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July