"I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised."
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Alfredo Stroessner (1912-2006) was a Paraguayan military officer and politician who ruled Paraguay with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1954 to 1989. His regime was characterized by authoritarianism, political repression, and human rights violations, earning him notoriety as one of Latin America's most infamous dictators. Despite the oppressive nature of his rule, Stroessner also implemented infrastructural developments that modernized parts of Paraguay. His legacy remains contentious, with debates surrounding his impact on the nation continuing to this day.
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