1897 in Uruguay
# 1897 in Uruguay

Events in the year 1897 in Uruguay.

## Incumbents

* President: Juan Idiarte Borda until August 25, Juan Lindolfo Cuestas

## Events

* Revolution of 1897: Blanco forces led by Aparicio Saravia stages an insurrection against the incumbent Colorado Party.

## Deaths

* August 25 - Juan Idiarte Borda, President, assassinated
