In this episode, we head to the heart of South America to explore the past of a country that has an ongoing Marxist insurgency. We explore the past of Paraguay as a colony of Spain and its interaction with Jesuit missionaries. We further take a look at post-colonial Paraguay under dictatorial rule, its transition to democracy, and the formation of an initial division of parties between the Liberals and the Colorados.

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