History of Paraguay
The Chaco War, Alfredo Stroessner, the Jesuit missions, and more historical references.
Independence and Dictatorship
Background and summary of events leading to the the overthrow of Spanish authority in Paraguay on May 14 and 15, 1811. Independence was declared on May 17.
Background and summary of events leading to the the overthrow of Spanish authority in Paraguay on May 14 and 15, 1811. Independence was declared on May 17.
Paraguay Early Explorers and Conquistadores
The recorded history of Paraguay began indirectly in 1516 with the failed expedition of Juan Díaz de Solís to the Río de la Plata Estuary, which divides Argentina and Uruguay.
The recorded history of Paraguay began indirectly in 1516 with the failed expedition of Juan Díaz de Solís to the Río de la Plata Estuary, which divides Argentina and Uruguay.
Bolivia Paraguay Chaco War 1932-1935
Summary of the conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay.
Summary of the conflict between Bolivia and Paraguay.
The Gran Chaco War, 1928-1935
Description of the Gran Chaco, causes of the war, maps, equipment, battles, peace treaty and aftermath.
Description of the Gran Chaco, causes of the war, maps, equipment, battles, peace treaty and aftermath.
Alfredo Stroessner
President and dictator of Paraguay for 35 years.
President and dictator of Paraguay for 35 years.
Country Study
Resource information from the Library of Congress.
Resource information from the Library of Congress.
Paraguay
From early settlement to the '80s.
From early settlement to the '80s.