Why is Bolivia at war with chile?

Bolivia is landlocked because of a war it lost 134 years ago. But it's fighting in court to regain its territory — and its pride. read more

Bolivia is not at war with Chile, the two countries were at war more than 100 years ago. Now Bolivia want to recover some land than they lose in the war, specificaly they want some sort of exit to the sea, but they are using diplomatic and political preasure. read more

Chile and Bolivia have maintained only consular relations since 1978, when territorial negotiations failed and Bolivia decided to sever diplomatic relations with Chile. However, in spite of straining relationship, Chile and Bolivia still have economic treaties, supporting tourism and cooperations, therefore, trading between two nations is not affected from the territorial dispute. read more

The War of the Pacific (Spanish: Guerra del Pacífico) (1879 to 1884) was the result of Chile’s border claims of coastal Bolivian territory of the Atacama Desert. Bolivia was allied with Peru against Chile. The war ended with victory for Chile, which gained a significant resource-rich territory from Peru and Bolivia. read more