Episode 3 of 4

First National Congress

When
17 June 1811
Where
Asunción
Part of
Paraguay Declares Independence

The junta ruled until the First National Congress was convened on 17 June 1811, initially swearing allegiance to the Spanish crown.

The junta, consisting of Velasco, Francia, and Zeballos, ruled until the First National Congress was convened on 17 June 1811. Fulgencio Yegros reached Asunción only on 21 May 1811.

Sources

  1. Independence of Paraguay Wikipedia

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