The city of Los Angeles was founded in 1739 as a fort to protect Spanish settlers from local Indian tribes. During the War of Independence, the city was destroyed by royalist forces in 1814 and rebuilt in 1818.
In the 20th century, Los Angeles became a center for agriculture and the lumber industry.
In 1971, the city was declared the capital of the province of Biobío.
In the 1980s, the city expanded rapidly with the development of the pulp and food industry.
Today, Los Angeles is a prosperous and growing city that attracts tourists and businessmen from all over Chile and abroad.
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