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2008 in Paraguay

Explore 5 historical events and records for Paraguay in 2008.

Historical records for Paraguay in 2008

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April

Presidential Election

Lugo, Fernando ยท Asuncion ยท Presidential Candidate ยท Politics / Patriotic Alliance for Change

Wins the election and breaks Colorado Party control of the presidency.

June

Congress Resignation

Duarte Frutos, Nicanor ยท Asuncion ยท President of Paraguay ยท Government / Government of Paraguay

Presents his resignation to the president of Congress before the end of his term.

Resignation Attempt

Duarte Frutos, Nicanor ยท Asuncion ยท President of Paraguay ยท Government / Government of Paraguay

Attempts to leave office early in connection with his move toward a Senate seat.

August

President of Paraguay

Lugo, Fernando ยท Asuncion ยท President of Paraguay ยท Government / Government of Paraguay

Takes office after ending more than six decades of Colorado Party presidential rule.

Other events (month unknown)

Santa Cruz Nineteen Goal League Campaign

Cruz, Roque Santa ยท Blackburn ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Santa Cruz scores nineteen Premier League goals in his debut Blackburn season, becoming the club's focal point in attack.

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