In the second half of the nineteenth century, Chile and Peru participated in the global economy through the export of

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Chile and Peru were major exporters of bat guano during the late 19th century. The guano was used as a fertilizer and demand for it increased with the rise of industrial agriculture. The export of bat guano was a significant part of their participation in the global economy during this period.

In the Second Half of the Nineteenth Century, Chile and Peru