Alfredo Stroessner (1912-2006), as head of the armed forces from 1951, he seized power in a coup in 1954 sponsored by the right-wing ruling Colorado Party.
Short Biography:
Accused by his opponents of harsh repression, his regime spent heavily on the military to preserve his authority. He was overthrown by a military coup and gained asylum in Brazil.
Why is Alfredo Stroessner famous?
Alfredo Stroessner was a Military leader and president of Paraguay from 1954 to 1989.
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