Lula says Paraguay chose to invade Brazil; Paraguayan Congress accuses him of distorting history

Thursday, July 30th 2026 - 01:40 UTC

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invoked the War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870) to defend increased defense spending, in remarks that drew formal rejection this week from both chambers of Paraguay's Congress. Read full article

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Pugol-H
An historically misleading statement worthy of Putin himself.

Whatever the origins of the war, it does not excuse, or justify what was done to Paraguay as a result.

Apart from the slaughter, where are the El Cristiano Cannon and the rest of the national archives, amongst other things robbed during the Sacking of Asunción, not to mention the provinces stolen by Brazil and Argentina.

Not Brazil’s fines hour, Lula.

As for invading Uruguay, Brazil has invaded Uruguay what, four times now?

So, who are you defending against, or planning to attack next, with these new weapons, Lula, eh???
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imoyaro
You got that right. I have no doubt they would like to start something, just to draw attention away from the real problems...
Aug 02nd, 2026 - 03:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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