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Military Insurrection in Asunción
- When
- 14-15 May 1811
- Where
- Asunción garrison
A military insurrection broke out in the Asunción garrison on the night of 14 May 1811, forcing Governor Velasco to surrender.
Secret meetings at Juana María de Lara's home planned an ambush against Governor Bernardo de Velasco. On the night of 14 and 15 May, rebels succeeded in forcing the governor to surrender, marking the de facto start of independence.
Sources
- Asunción Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Independence of Paraguay Wikipedia
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