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**Asunción**, the capital of **Paraguay**, has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to its foundation in 1537. The city was established by Juan de Salazar y Espinosa, a Spaniard who led the expedition to colonize the region. During the colonial period, Asunción was an important political and administrative center of the region, being the first city founded along the Paraguay River. **In the 19th century, Asunción played a fundamental role in Paraguay's history during the War of the Triple Alliance,** which was a devastating conflict between Paraguay and...
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