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1525
Portuguese explorer Alejo Garcia visits Paraguay
In 1525 a Portuguese explorer Alejo Garcia visits Paraguay for the first time. -
Paraguay gains independence
In 1811 Paraguay established a middle-class desired freedom. In result they overthrew the Spanish administration and declared their independence. -
Paraguay loses half of its population
During war against Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, Paraguay loses over half of its population and large tracts of land. -
Paraguayan War
In 1865 the Paraguayan War began. It was ruled to be the bloodiest war in Latin American History. -
Paraguay declares war on Bolivia
The Chaco War begins between Paraguay and Bolivia. The war was for who controls the northern part of the Gran Chaco region. -
Paraguay joins the United Nation
In 1935 Paraguay joins the United Nations along with Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. -
New Democratic constitution promulgated
In the year 1992 Paraguay received a new constitution to replace their constitution of 1967 -
Killing in a blaze at a shopping center
In 2004 more then 420 people were killed i a blaze at a shopping center in Asuncion. In result three days of national mourning are declared -
Landlocked Conference
In 2005 Paraguay hosted the first ever landlocked conference. Representatives who had a limitation in their economic growth came to this conference. -
Brazil and Paraguay operate a dam on shared border
In 2009 Brazil agreed to triple compensation to Paraguay to operate Itaipu hydro-electric dam on shared border
