Higinio Morínigo
Higinio Morínigo was a Paraguayan military officer and politician who served as the de facto president of Paraguay from 1940 to 1948. His regime was marked by authoritarian rule and censorship, particularly targeting journalists and intellectuals, including Augusto Roa Bastos, who faced persecution due to his critical writings.
Born on Jun 23, 1904 (121 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,140 | $38,000 | 22$ |
| Totals | 1 | 7,132,538 | 4,140 | $38,000 | 22$ |
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Paraguay:
Higinio Morínigo was the president of Paraguay during the 1947 revolution.
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Paraguay:
Higinio Morínigo established a modern dictatorship characterized by censorship and political persecution.
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Paraguay:
Higinio Morínigo's dictatorship from 1940 to 1948 posed significant challenges to labor organizations.
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Paraguay:
Higinio Morínigo was the dictator of Paraguay during the years when Roa Bastos faced persecution for his journalism.
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Paraguay:
Higinio Morínigo was the government leader whose enmity led to Augusto Roa Bastos's first exile.
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