Paraguay
Some of the key events about Paraguay
- 1811Paraguay declared independence from Spain
- 1844The first national constitution was adopted
- 1864The Paraguayan War began, resulting in devastating losses for the country
- 1870A new constitution established a democratic government
- 1870Paraguay suffered a major defeat in the War of the Triple Alliance, losing significant territory and population
- 1904A civil war broke out, causing political instability and economic disruption
- 1932The Chaco War with Bolivia began, leading to significant casualties and economic strain
- 1935The Chaco War ended with Paraguay retaining most of the disputed territory
- 1954Paraguay joined the United Nations
- 1954A military coup established a dictatorship that would last for 35 years
- 1973The Itaipu Dam agreement was signed with Brazil
- 1976Operation Condor, a campaign of political repression and state terror, was implemented in Paraguay
- 1989A military coup ended the long-standing dictatorship
- 1989The longest-running dictatorship in South America was overthrown, leaving a legacy of human rights abuses
- 1992A new democratic constitution was approved
- 1999The country experienced a severe economic crisis, leading to widespread poverty and unemployment
- 2003Paraguay joined Mercosur as a full member
- 2004A major fire in a supermarket in Asunción killed nearly 400 people
- 2010Paraguay experienced its highest economic growth rate in 30 years
- 2012The impeachment of the president led to political turmoil and international criticism
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