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Apr 23, 2024 · Paraguay’s recent history has been characterized by turbulence and authoritarian rule. It was involved in two of the three major wars on the continent—the War of the Triple Alliance (1864/65–70), against Argentina , Brazil , and Uruguay , and the Chaco War (1932–35), against Bolivia .
1 day ago · Map of ongoing armed conflicts (number of combat-related deaths in current or previous year): Major wars (10,000 or more) Wars (1,000–9,999) Minor conflicts (100–999) Skirmishes and clashes (1–99) The following is a list of ongoing armed conflicts that are taking place around the world.
3 days ago · Paraguay is a country of emigration; it has not attracted large numbers of immigrants because of political instability, civil wars, years of dictatorship, and the greater appeal of neighboring countries.
Apr 24, 2024 · Bilateral Economic Relations. Paraguay has a rapidly growing, open economy with the potential for continued growth over the next decade. Major drivers of economic growth in Paraguay are the agriculture, energy, retail, and construction sectors. U.S.-Paraguay goods trade was $2.8 billion in 2023.
2 days ago · The Spanish American wars of independence (Spanish: Guerras de independencia hispanoamericanas) took place throughout Spanish America during the early 19th century, with the aim of political independence from Spanish rule.
Apr 14, 2024 · Spanish-American War, (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. Origins of the war. The war originated in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, which began in February 1895.
1 day ago · Main articles: British occupation of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in World War II. On 10 May 1940, the British invaded Iceland and the Danish Faroe Islands. The United States occupied Greenland, a position later supported by the Danish envoy in Washington, Henrik Kauffmann.
