Paraguay

Colonization of Paraguay

Aug 15, 1537

Juan de Salazar de Espionsa a spanish explorer colonized Paraguay in 1537

Paraguay Independence

May 14, 1811

The Spanish government was overthrow by Paraguay

Election of José Gaspar Rodriquez de Francia

Jun 12, 1814

José was elected in 1814 and he ruled over Paraguay for a total of 26 years until 1840. He was the first dictator of Paraguay.

Carlos Antonio López Election

Mar 13, 1844

The first official President of Paraguay his rule ended in 1862.

Start of Paraguayan War

Oct 12, 1864

This war was between Brazil and Paraguay to try and overthrow the Paraguay government.

Declared War on Argentina

Mar 23, 1865

War was declared after Paraguay attacked the Matto Grosso attack by Paraguayan soliders

Secret Treaty of the Triple Alliance Signed

May 1, 1865

Signed by Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay to fight Paraguay and beat them in the Paraguayan War.

Paraguyan Civil War of 1922

May 27, 1922

Civil war only lasted two years started with conflict between Adolfo Chirife who was President of Paraguay in 1922

Alferedo Stroessner

Aug 15, 1954

42nd President of Paraguay ruled for 35 years! Paraguay become modernized and saw economic expansion during his reign as President.

Election of Mario Abdo Benítez

Aug 15, 2018

The Current President of Paraguay he is the successor of Horacio Cortes the former President of Paraguay