The Battle of Carpintería was an important battle between troops loyal to the government of Manuel Oribe and the revolutionary forces led by Fructuoso Rivera.

[1] The combattants differentiated themselves with white or red-colored insignias.

[4] The battle meant a success for the government.

[5] This is considered the birth of the National Party ("blancos", white) and the Colorado Party ("colorados", red-colored).

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