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Paraguay becomes independent from Spain.
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This battle was against Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Those three countries attacked Paraguay.
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A Paraguayan battalion made up of children is killed by the Brazilian Army during the Triple Alliance.
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Also known as the Chaco war.
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Two year war between Paraguay and Bolivia ends.
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Peru, Paraguay, and Ecuador all join the UN.
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Alfredo Stroessner, a military leader, named himself president.
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Stroessner is overthrown by a military coup.
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They are just now holding those elections for the first time in 50 years.
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This is the present day president of Paraguay.