In 1537, Spain began the colonization of Paraguay. Paraguay overthrew the Spanish administration on 14 May, 1811 and declared independence. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Paraguay," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay#Colonization, accessed 5 November 2020.</ref> | In 1537, Spain began the colonization of Paraguay. Paraguay overthrew the Spanish administration on 14 May, 1811 and declared independence. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Paraguay," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraguay#Colonization, accessed 5 November 2020.</ref> |