25 De Marzo De 1999 Tensiгіn En El Paraguay (m8... -

March 26, 1999, stands as one of the darkest and most volatile days in Paraguay's democratic history. Known as the (Paraguayan March), this period saw a direct clash between civil society and a government accused of authoritarianism and judicial defiance. 🏛️ The Context: A Nation on the Brink

Pro-Oviedo supporters (oviedistas) and the police clashed with the pro-democracy protesters (the "young people of the plaza"). 25 De Marzo De 1999 TensiГіn En El Paraguay (M8...

On March 23, 1999, Vice President , a fierce political rival of Cubas and Oviedo, was assassinated in the streets of Asunción. This event acted as a catalyst, bringing thousands of students, farmers, and citizens to the Plaza de Armas in front of the National Congress to demand Cubas' resignation and Oviedo's imprisonment. ⚡ March 25-26: The Night of the Snipers March 26, 1999, stands as one of the

The tension was fueled by a power struggle between President and the Supreme Court. The primary point of contention was the release of Lino Oviedo , a former General who had attempted a coup in 1996. Cubas had pardoned Oviedo shortly after taking office, a move the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional. The Spark: Assassination of Argaña On March 23, 1999, Vice President , a