Battle of Angoteros (1903)

The Battle of Angoteros was an armed clash that occurred on June 26, 1903, between troops from Peru and Ecuador in the area of the Napo River; originated by the advance of an Ecuadorian detachment in Peruvian territory. The Peruvian troops were commanded by Captain EP Juan Chávez Valdivia and Ensign Oscar Mávila Ruiz. This event revived the need to reach an agreement, so on February 16, 1904, both parties agreed to continue the arbitration trial before the King of Spain.

Battle of Angoteros
Part of Ecuadorian-Peruvian territorial dispute
Current map showing the Monterrico de Angoteros town center and a military base, the place where the conflict occurred at the beginning of the 20th century.
Date June 26, 1903 Location Napo River Result Peruvian victory Peru obtains control of the Napo River slope Escape of the Ecuadorian troops.
Belligerents
Peru	Ecuador
Commanders and leaders
Juan Chávez Valdivia Óscar Mavila Ruiz	Eduardo Bermudez  †
Strength
24 men	14 men
Casualties and losses
none	4 killed 4 captured

Another armed incident occurred shortly after, this time in Torres Causana, on July 28, 1904, where once again the Peruvians rejected an Ecuadorian advance on their territory.