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1954 in Paraguay

Explore 5 historical events and records for Paraguay in 1954.

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Historical records for Paraguay in 1954

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April

April 1954

Colorado Party Crisis

Chaves, Federico · Asuncion · President of Paraguay · Politics / Colorado Party

Faces a party and military crisis before his overthrow.

May

4 May 1954

Coup

Chaves, Federico · Asuncion · President of Paraguay · Government / Government of Paraguay

Is overthrown by Alfredo Stroessner during a military uprising.

4 May 1954

Coup

Stroessner, Alfredo · Asuncion · Army General · Revolution / Revolution of Paraguay

Overthrows President Federico Chaves during a military uprising.

July

11 July 1954

Presidential Election

Stroessner, Alfredo · Asuncion · President of Paraguay · Government / Government of Paraguay

Is elected president as the only candidate after the military coup that brought him to power.

August

15 August 1954

Inauguration

Stroessner, Alfredo · Asuncion · President of Paraguay · Government / Government of Paraguay

Takes office and begins a long authoritarian presidency.

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