Paraguay demands return of historic cannons from Brazil after Lula's war remarks

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• [● 18 SOURCES] Paraguay’s Congress approved the protest note. bpmoney.com.br · revistaplus.com.py · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · www.tvn-2.com · +7 more
• [● 21 SOURCES] President Lula referenced the 19th‑century Triple Alliance war, saying Paraguay once invaded Brazil. bpmoney.com.br · revistaplus.com.py · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · www.tvn-2.com · +8 more
• [● 13 SOURCES] Vice President Pedro Alliana said Brazil’s ambassador explained Lula’s remarks were taken out of context and not intended to insult Paraguay. bpmoney.com.br · www.tvn-2.com · revistaplus.com.py · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · +3 more
• [● 18 SOURCES] The protest note expressed disapproval of Lula's statements, calling them distorted and of singular relevance to the Paraguayan people. bpmoney.com.br · revistaplus.com.py · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · www.tvn-2.com · +8 more
• [○ 1 SOURCE] President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña held a phone conversation about the diplomatic issue. www.tvn-2.com
• [● 24 SOURCES] Paraguay delivered a protest note to Brazilian ambassador José Antonio Marcondes on 31 July 2026. revistaplus.com.py · www.tvn-2.com · bpmoney.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · +11 more
• [● 23 SOURCES] Paraguay demanded the return of the Presidente López cannon, the Cristiano cannon, and copies of all historical documents on the Triple Alliance war held by Brazil. revistaplus.com.py · www.tvn-2.com · bpmoney.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · +10 more
• [● 16 SOURCES] Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano said he received explanations from the Brazilian ambassador that Lula’s remarks were not meant to offend Paraguay. bpmoney.com.br · www.tvn-2.com · revistaplus.com.py · www.estadao.com.br · ndmais.com.br · +6 more
• [● 22 SOURCES] Paraguay highlighted ongoing cooperation with Brazil on the Itaipu dam and Mercosur in the protest context. www1.folha.uol.com.br · thmais.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · www.tvn-2.com · revistaplus.com.py · +11 more
• [● 4 SOURCES] Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana and Chancellor Rubén Ramírez Lezcano delivered a protest note to Brazilian Ambassador José Antonio Marcondes in Asunción on 31 July 2026. ndmais.com.br · valor.globo.com
• [● 12 SOURCES] The protest note was addressed to Brazil’s foreign minister Mauro Vieira. ndmais.com.br · revistaplus.com.py · bpmoney.com.br · cbn.globo.com · www.estadao.com.br · +3 more
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The War of the Triple Alliance (1864‑1870) caused approximately 100,000 Brazilian, 30,000 Argentine, 10,000 Uruguayan and 300,000 Paraguayan deaths.