THE STROESSNER HERITAGE - Autor: ALFREDO DA MOTA MENEZES - Año 2017

THE STROESSNER HERITAGE

Autor:  ALFREDO DA MOTA MENEZES

Editor: BONECKER Editora

Páginas: 279

Idioma: Inglés

Año: 2017

This doctoral thesis analyzes the history of Brazil-Paraguay relations during the era of Alfredo Stroessner, Argentina, having seen its interests in the Prata Basin, is also part of this analysis.

The story told here seeks to show how and why Itaipu was built; How Brazil replaced Argentina as Paraguay's main trading partner; The attempts of Brazilian diplomacy, in its real openness to the Hispanic-American world, to have Paraguay as an example of international collaboration, as a partner in regional geopolitical decisions and a future market for Brazilian products; Also shows the pendular diplomatic game of the Paraguayans to obtain benefits from Brazil and Argentina, as well as the historical roots of the rapprochement between these two countries. It also analyzes the reasons that gave rise to the immigration of Brazilians to Paraguay and their possible consequences in Paraguayan life.