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Paraguay Declares War on Brazil
- When
- December 1864
- Where
- Asunción
Paraguay formally declared war on Brazil in December 1864, following diplomatic tensions over the Uruguayan conflict.
In December 1864, President Francisco Solano López formally declared war on the Empire of Brazil. This action was a direct response to Brazilian military support for the Colorado Party in Uruguay. The declaration marked the beginning of the Paraguayan War, with Paraguay taking the initiative to mobilize forces.
Sources
- Francisco Solano López Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
- Paraguayan War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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