Politics & Government

Alfredo Stroessner's Dictatorship in Paraguay Begins

Alfredo Stroessner seized power in Paraguay through a military coup, establishing a dictatorship that would last for several decades. Capitalizing on political instability, Stroessner led a successful coup against President Federico Chávez, taking control of the government and initiating a regime characterized by repression, censorship, and political terror. His regime was noted for promoting infrastructure development while stifling dissent, and it formed alliances with the United States amid the Cold War.

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