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President Santiago Peña led the military-police parade on Paraguay's Independence Day, reversing an earlier cancellation that had sparked controversy. The event featured 3,000 troops along the Costanera in Asunción.
independence-daymilitary-paradesantiago-penagovernment-reversalasuncionnational-celebrationPresident Santiago Peña presided over the annual military parade along the Costanera Norte in Asunción on May 14, 2026, as Paraguay celebrated 215 years of independence. The event featured 3,000 troops, including 2,400 military personnel and 600 police officers, along with aircraft displays and armored vehicles.
independence-daymilitary-paradesantiago-penaasuncionsuper-tucanocostanera-norteThousands flocked to Asunción's historic center on May 15 for the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, with parades, food fairs, museum tours, and a pet parade.
independence-dayasuncionfestivitiescultural-eventspatriotic-celebrationsThe microcenter of Asunción was left covered in food and beverage waste after the May 14 Independence Day celebrations, with the Plaza de Armas particularly affected. Around 50 municipal workers began cleanup at 6 a.m. on May 15.
asuncionindependence-dayParaguay's national team coach Gustavo Alfaro published an emotional open letter on Instagram for the 215th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, blending patriotic sentiment with a rallying cry for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. He thanked fans for their unwavering support, highlighted the values of 'garra' and 'temple,' and paid tribute to Paraguayan mothers.
gustavo-alfaroparaguay-national-teamindependence-dayDogs, both pets and military-trained, were the stars of Paraguay's 215th Independence Day events in Asunción, with the Jagua Patriota parade and a military canine unit drawing crowds on May 14.
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