Paraguay
Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked 
republican country in 
South America. He is bordered by 
Brazil to the North and Northeast, 
Argentina to the South and Southwest, and 
Bolivia to the North and Northwest. He is also the only South American country to recognize the 
Republic of China as the real 
China.
Paraguay's flag has a front and back, and they both look different. His 
national days are 14 May and 15 May (Paraguay into getting 
independence over the night!)
Paraguay was very confident in his early years as an independent country, he believed that he could conquer all South America! But then… The Paraguayan War happened, and he got totally humiliated. He got trauma, very depressing, and is still always saying negative things, he still has PTSD. Today, Paraguay looks like very normal nonexistent buffer state, but if vos into triggering his dark side nde could see the fury of the lion.
History
In 1810 Argentina rebelled against 
Spain and tried to liberate Paraguay, however, he lost and retreated, but Paraguay got independence by himself later on 11 May 1811. Paraguay's first 
dictator, 
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, ruled with an 
iron fist from 1814 to 1840, 
isolating the country from the 
world and enforcing his own harsh vision of a 
socialist-leaning "utopian" society, earning him the nickname "El Supremo" for his grip on power. De Francia weakened the 
Catholic Church and 
colonial elites by imposing new laws, forced mixed-race marriages, isolated Paraguay from South America, and brutally crushed a coup in 1820 by 
executing or imprisoning its leaders.
After Francia's death in 1840, Paraguay was 
ruled by military officers until 
Carlos Antonio López, allegedly Francia's nephew, took power in 1841. Under López, Paraguay modernized, opened himself to foreign trade, signed a 
non-aggression pact with Argentina, and officially recognized Paraguay's independence on 25 November 1842. After López's death in 1862, his son, 
Francisco Solano López, continued his father's policies, 
centralizing power and controlling all aspects of public life. The López regime promoted 
economic self-sufficiency through 
protectionism, 
developed militarily, and 
expanded infrastructure. Despite portraying Paraguay as 
democratic, the López family held near-total control. They ruled Paraguay like he was their personal estate, blurring the lines between public and private life.
After years of militarization and ambition, López became involved in a disastrous conflict that would change Paraguay forever. In 1864, Paraguay declared 
war on 
Empire of Brazil, and soon Argentina and 
Uruguay joined against him, forming the Triple Alliance. Paraguay fought fiercely and refused to surrender, even as his armies were destroyed and his people starved. What was known as the War of the Triple Alliance became a total catastrophe, Paraguay lost 90% of his adult 
male population, his economy collapsed, and large parts of his territory were taken by Brazil and Argentina. In 1870, Francisco Solano López was finally defeated and killed in battle, famously shouting that he would die with his country, and bringing the war to an end. Paraguay was left devastated, occupied, and barely able to recover.
After the war, Paraguay was occupied by Brazil until 1876 and forced to accept a new 
constitution in 1870, which reduced the power of the government and opened the country to foreign influence. Paraguay became weak, poor, and 
politically unstable, with frequent coups and changes in leadership.
In the early 1900s, Paraguay slowly began to recover, but tensions grew with Bolivia over the 
Chaco region. This led to the Chaco War (1932-1935), where Paraguay, despite being smaller and poorer, managed to defeat Bolivia and gain most of the disputed territory, restoring some 
pride to Paraguay.
However, instability continued, and in 1954, 
Alfredo Stroessner seized power in a military coup. He ruled Paraguay as a dictator for 35 years, suppressing 
opposition, controlling the country with fear, and aligning with other 
anti-communist dictatorships. During this period, Paraguay built some infrastructure and dams.
In 1989, Stroessner was overthrown by his 
own military, ending the dictatorship. Paraguay finally began to become democratic, allowing elections and 
political parties. Though still facing 
corruption and poverty, Paraguay slowly opened himself again to the world, no longer isolated like in the days of "El Supremo," and began trying to rebuild his place in South America.
Relationships
Friends
Colombia - One of best friend! He created a treaty that would help mi citzens if I ceased to exist after being *glup* b-beaten and tortured.
Bolivia - Are nice to each other. After the 
war, he sent food and aids to mi. Sorry when I captured some southern parts of su clayo in 1932.
Republic of China - You are real 
China. Vos are really good amigo, nde donates me 
technology ha 
healthcare supplies and vos are always into helpings me. We are on opposite side of 
world but nde are my best 
Asian friend, I also recognize you too.
Enemies
Venezuela - He hates me just because I opposed his 
rigged election. He also hates my best friend.
Fake China - I MAKE BETTER AND CHEAPER PRODUCTS THAN NDE! HAHAHAHAHA TAKE THAT TOMA ESO
How to draw
Paraguay has a drawing rating of intermediate.
- Draw a ball.
- Fill the ball with three horizontal stripes of color top-to-bottom in the following order: red, white, blue.
- In the middle of the white stripe, draw a circle in black.
- Write “REPUBLICA DE PARAGUAY” around the top 75% of the circle.
- Draw two circles that surround the text.
- In the middle of the circle, draw two leaves intertwined like a circle and a yellow star in the middle.
- Add the eyes and you are done!
| Color Name | HEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Red | #D52B1E | |
| White | #FFFFFF | |
| Royal Azure | #0038A8 | |
| Black | #000000 | |
| North Texas Green | #009B3A | |
| Yellow | #FEDF00 | |
