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