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- Paraguay Chronology
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- Paraguay was controlled by Spain from 1536 until 1811.
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- * 1864û1870 Loses War of the Triple Alliance against Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay; bloodiest ever in Latin America.
- * 1928û1935 Two Chaco Wars against Bolivia; Paraguay wins most of the disputed land.
- * 1954 Gen. Alfredo Stroessner seizes power; repressive military regime.
- * 1984 Opposition demonstrations.
- * 1989 Stroessner deposed by Gen. AndrΘs Rodrφguez; democracy promised.
- * 1991û1993 Brazil fails to pay Itaip· electricity royalties; in 1992 alone, these were to provide 25% of national budget.
- * 1993 First democratic elections.