Republic of Paraguay
.svg) Flag of Paraguay TAG = PAR | |
| Capital | Asunción |
| Ruling Party |  Asociación Nacional Republicana - Guión Rojo |
| Last Election | 30/06/1958 |
| Head of State | Higinio Morínigo |
| Sphere |  Argentinian Sphere |
| Foreign Alignment | Non-Aligned |
| GDP | $0.45B |
| Credit Rating |  Mediocre |
| Market Type |  Corporatism |
The Republic of Paraguay' (Spanish: República del Paraguay) is a South America country formed in 1811. The country has suffered a violent history being the center of two of the continent's most violent wars. This history might explain why Paraguay is the only recognized fascist country in South America as of 1962.
History[edit | edit source]
The Early Republic[edit | edit source]
Dr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, often referred to as El Supremo, emerged as the dominant figure in the early republic. Ruling from 1814 to 1840, Francia established a highly centralized and isolationist state. He aimed to protect Paraguay from foreign influence and promote economic self-sufficiency. While Francia's policies ensured stability, they also stifled intellectual freedom and economic development.
The López Era[edit | edit source]
After Francia's death, Carlos Antonio López became president in 1841. He ushered in a period of modernization, opening Paraguay to foreign trade and bolstering the military. López also formalized Paraguay's independence in 1842 and established diplomatic relations with other nations. Following Carlos Antonio López's death in 1862, his son Francisco Solano López assumed power. Solano López, known for his expansionist ambitions, entangled Paraguay in the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870) against Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The war resulted in a devastating defeat for Paraguay, leading to the loss of a significant portion of its territory and population.
Aftermath and the Chaco War[edit | edit source]
Paraguay's recovery from the War of the Triple Alliance was slow and arduous. The nation remained politically unstable, marked by a series of dictatorships and civil wars. In the early 20th century, Paraguay became embroiled in another major conflict, the Chaco War (1932-1935), with Bolivia over a disputed territory in the Chaco Boreal region. Despite its smaller population, Paraguay emerged victorious from the war, gaining control of the contested territory. However, the war further hampered Paraguay's economic and social development.
=The Stroessner Er=a[edit | edit source]
General Alfredo Stroessner seized power through a military coup in 1954. His regime, lasting for 35 years, was characterized by repression, corruption, and a close alliance with the United States. While some economic growth occurred under Stroessner, it primarily benefited a select few, and political freedoms remained severely restricted.
Political Parties and Factions[edit | edit source]
| Name | Ideology | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| National Republican Association - Red Banner | Fascism
Fascist Populism |
Higinio Morínigo |
| National Republican Association - War Front | National Socialism | Mutshuito Villasboa |
| National Republican Association - Epifanistas | Peronism | Epifano Mendez Fleitas |
| National Republican Association- Democrats | Christian Conservatism | Federico Chávez |
| The Stronate | Military Junta | Alfredo Stroessner |
| Provisional Junta of the United Front for National Liberation | Guevarism | Ernesto 'Che' Guevara |
| Februarist Revolutionary Party | Left-Wing Populism | Rafael Franco |
| Liberal Party | National Liberalism | José Félix Estibagarra |
| Paraguayan Communist Party | Communism | Miguel Ángel Soler |
| Ring of Sacrifice | Esoteric Nazism | Marcos Fúster |
