Paraguayan Civil War (1922–1923)
| Paraguayan Civil War (1922) | |||||||
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Map of Paraguay | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Gondrists | Schaererists | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Eusebio Ayala Manuel Gondra |
Eduardo Schaerer Adolfo Chirife Pedro Mendoza | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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600 Regular Troops 250 Navy 1,000 Marine Workers Union 1,150 Armed Civilians | 1,700 Regular Troops | ||||||
The Paraguayan Civil War (1922), took place between 27 May 1922 and 10 July 1923, within the borders of Paraguay. It started when supporters of candidate Adolfo Chirife attempted to forcefully restore the implementation of presidential elections canceled by President Eusebio Ayala. Chirife represented the so-called Constitutionalist or Schaererist side ideologically supporting liberal politician Eduardo Schaerer, while troops under Ayala were named Loyalists or Gondrists ideologically pledging allegiance to former President Manuel Gondra. The conflict concluded when Gondrist forces defeated the remnants of the Schaererist army in Asunción.