This man earned the nickname "Colonel Trunk" after he had to be smuggled to the Brazilian embassy du
This man earned the nickname "Colonel Trunk" after he had to be smuggled to the Brazilian embassy during a failed coup attempt. His supporters, known as the "Barefoot Ones," were known for their brutality, and, combined with the actions of his minister Edgar Ynsfran, led to his unpopularity by 1959. He responded by pledging to reform his nation's 1940 Constitution and ushered in a democratic "spring" movement, which was short lived due to rioting over bus fare increases and the reinstatement of the "state of siege" decree that he had promulgated upon first coming to power. He was deposed by Andres Rodriguez after a visit by Pope John Paul II incited Catholic unrest, ending his 44 year rule over the Colorado Party that had begun when he overthrew Federico Chavez. Known for constructing the Itaipu Dam, for 10 points, name this dictator of Paraguay.
This man earned the nickname "Colonel Trunk" after he had to be smuggled to the Brazilian embassy during a failed coup attempt.
Alfredo {Stroessner}