independence of Paraguay

This video explains how does the independence of Paraguay happened and some of the most important facts of this revolution. In the fight for the independence of Paraguay, Paraguay had to fight first against the forces of Argentina. Paraguay rejected the leadership of Buenos Aires and the armed forces of Paraguay. Argentina fought with Manuel Belgrano in 1811. Attorney José Gaspar Rodríguez was the first to govern Paraguay. Independence Day is celebrated in Paraguay on May 15 each year even though the Spanish leaved the country on 14 May. The Paraguayans celebrate this day with parades, ethnic foods, and music. The Independence of Paraguay is really important to all of the people from there. Every Paraguayan feels really moved every May 15 because Paraguay was the first country to be declared as a republic in Latin America. Also, Just as all of the places that are under the regiment of other countries want its independence, Paraguayans wanted its independence too.