Paraguay

  • Independence

    Independence
    Paraguay gains independence from Spain (National Day).
  • Buenos Aires Treaty

    Buenos Aires Treaty
    Paraguay becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.
  • War

    War
    Paraguay declares war on Bolivia.
  • Cease Fire

    Cease Fire
    Bolivia & Paraguay sign cease fire.
  • War ends

    War ends
    Chaco War between Bolivia & Paraguay ends.
  • United Nations

    United Nations
    Paraguay joins the United Nations.
  • President

    President
    Alfredo Stroessner names himself president of Paraguay.
  • Parliament

    Parliament
    President Stroessner breaks up Paraguay's parliament
  • Constitution

    Constitution
    Paraguay accepts its constitution.
  • Overthrown

    Overthrown
    Military coup overthrows Alfredo Stroessner, dictator of Paraguay
  • New President

    New President
    Horacio Cartes is elected President of Paraguay.