Historical Events tagged with "stroessner"
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Military Coup Ends Alfredo Stroessner's Regime
Alfredo Stroessner, the long-time dictator of Paraguay, was overthrown by a military coup that marked the end of his 35-year rule. The coup was initiated by discontent within the military and the public against Stroessner's authoritarian regime, which was characterized by human rights abuses and corruption. The coup was led by General Andrés Rodríguez, who had previously been a loyal supporter of Stroessner, leading to surprise among many. The military took control of key government buildings and announced the new leadership within hours, bringing an immediate change in political direction and promising a transition to democracy.
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