ocr: Paraguay was controlled by Spain from 1536 until1811. 1864-1870 Loses War ofthe Triple Alliance against Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay; bloodiest ever in. Latin America. 1928-1935 Two Chaco Wars against Bolivia; Paraguay wins most ofthe disputed land. 1954 Gen. Alfredo Stroessner seizes power; repressive military regime. 1984 Opposition demonstrations. 1989 Stroessner deposed by Gen. Andrés Rodriguez; democracy promised. 1991-1993 Brazil fails to pay Itaipu electricity royalties;in 1992 alone, these were to provide 25% ofnational budget. 1993 First democratic elections.
