Dossier
War of the Triple Alliance
Coverage of War of the Triple Alliance in the Nexus archive.
- Lula Paraguay War Remark Triggers Diplomatic Summons
Paraguay summoned Brazil's ambassador in Asunción after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that Paraguay 'decided to invade Brazil,' reigniting a dispute over the War of the Triple Alliance and testing relations within the Mercosur trade bloc.
- Lula says Paraguay chose to invade Brazil; Paraguayan Congress accuses him of distorting history
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invoked the War of the Triple Alliance to defend increased defense spending, leading to formal rejection from both chambers of Paraguay's Congress, which accused him of distorting history.