Paraguay: History

The Spanish begin to colonize the interior plains of present day Paraguay.

Paraguay becomes an independent nation.

Conflict over sea access sparks the Paraguayan War, in which Paraguay battled the Triple Alliance of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. The war concluded in 1870 with a devastating Paraguayan defeat, which resulted in the death of over half of the Paraguayan population. Paraguay was forced to cede significant tracts of land to the victors. 

Paraguay declares a state of emergency following massive street protest against President Gonzalez Macchi and free market policies.

Paraguay hosts the first ever conference of landlocked nations in which representatives from over 30 states take part and demand preferential treatment in international trade talks.

The government declares a state of emergency after a wide spread fire destroys more than 100,000 hectares of forest and agricultural land. 

Brazil and Paraguay reach a deal to end their long term dispute over the cost of energy from the hydro-electric plant that lies on their border.

The president is given power to deploy the military against left-wing rebels.

Over 100,000 residents evacuate Paraguay due to flooding. 

Following deadly riots regarding his idea to change the constitution, President Cartes decides not to run for re-election.

Paraguay opens its Israel embassy in Jerusalem.