Lula's War of Triple Alliance Remarks Spark Controversy with Paraguay

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments invoking the War of the Triple Alliance to defend increased defense spending drew formal rejection from both chambers of Paraguay's Congress, accusing him of distorting history.

30 Jul, 01:40 — 30 Jul, 01:40

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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 (1864-1870) to defend increased defense spending, in remarks that drew formal rejection this week from both chambers of Paraguay's Congress.

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Lula's War of Triple Alliance Remarks Spark Controversy with Paraguay

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

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