Western Hemisphere 179
MID#2047
Dispute Number: 2047
Date(s): February 25, 1911 to March 5, 1911
Participants: 150 Paraguay/160 Argentina
Outcome (and Settlement): Released (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Paraguay was embroiled in domestic turmoil when, in early 1911,
provisional President Albino Jara oversaw the seizure of three Argentine merchant
vessels in the Paraguay River. Jara cited security concerns as justification for the
seizure of the ships, saying that in times of national duress, he had a right to take
anchored ships in the area while simultaneously admitting that compensation was
owed to the Argentine sailors. However, at the time of the capture, no indemnity
was given.
Argentina’s chargé d’affaires immediately protested, but to no avail. To protect
against future seizures, three Argentine naval vessels were dispatched to the vicin-
ity. Further, approximately 4,000 troops arrived at the border to make sure no further
injury was given to Argentine property. Albino Jara eventually promised to return
the three ships on March 5. The internal unrest also led Jara to later be arrested and
expelled from Paraguay on July 5.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from February 1911.
MID#1095
Dispute Number: 1095
Date(s): January 1912 to February 28, 1912
Participants: 150 Paraguay/160 Argentina
Outcome (and Settlement): Yield by side A (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: During domestic turmoil in Paraguay from 1911 to 1912, there were
rebel attacks on Argentine shipping interests and property belonging to Argentine
nationals. Argentina threatened to break off diplomatic relations on January 24,
1912, if their demands were not met. Once the 24-hour ultimatum went unsatisfied by
Paraguay, Argentina recalled its minister from Asuncion. A few days later, Paraguay
began considerations of ways to pacify Argentina on her claims. On February 28, the
two eventually agreed to an adjustment that renewed diplomatic relations between
the two sides.
Coding changes: End Date changed from February 18, 1912.
MID#1208
Dispute Number: 1208
Date(s): December 1959 to December 28, 1959
Participants: 150 Paraguay/160 Argentina
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths