Laguna del Desierto incident violence in order to obtain control of the zone and political preponderance of the force. American historian William Sater states: Laguna del Desierto incident The Laguna del Desierto incident, in Argentina called also Battle of Laguna del Desierto, occurred between four Chilean Carabineros and between 40 and 90 members of the Argentine Gendarmerie and took place in zone south of O'Higgins/San Martín Lake on 6 November 1965, resulting in one lieutenant killed and a sergeant injured, both members of Carabineros, creating a tense atmosphere between Chile and Argentina. The British award of 1903 considered the demands of Chile and Argentina
Laguna del Barco Erilla in a round trip hike of , that should take about five hours. Shepherds huts along the route provide shelter. The lake is used as a reservoir, and no camping is allowed in the valley. The route, which is not difficult, passes through country of great natural beauty. Notes Citations Sources Laguna del Barco Laguna del Barco is a glacial lake in the Sierra de Gredos near the town of El Barco de Ávila, in the province of Ávila, Spain. The lake is at an altitude of . It lies in a long glacial valley on the north side