Western Hemisphere 171
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Paraguay protested to Bolivia in April 1921, over Bolivia’s erection of
forts and massing of troops near the disputed Paraguayan Chaco territory. Paraguay
stated that this was a violation of the status quo which was agreed upon in the pend-
ing settlement of the dispute, and the massing of troops was deemed as unfriendly.
Bolivia stated that this was not a threat to Paraguay and that the forts were 150 miles
from the disputed territory.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from October 1921. End Date changed from
December 1921.
MID#2130
Dispute Number: 2130
Date(s): October 8, 1923 to December 1923
Participants: 150 Paraguay/145 Bolivia
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: In 1923, President Saavedra of Bolivia abrogated the Pinilla-Soler Proto-
col of 1907 because he had heard that the Paraguayans were moving westward. This
move was in direct violation of the protocol that stated the agreed parties would not
“innovate or advance positions existing as of this date.” The Bolivians made a demand
for negotiations for an outlet for Bolivian oil, and the request was denied. The Boliv-
ians contracted with the German General Kundt and his staff to help become militarily
prepared to take the coast of the Paraguayan river.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from Missing.
MID#2131
Dispute Number: 2131
Date(s): October 1924 to December 1924
Participants: 150 Paraguay/145 Bolivia
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Both states constructed small forts—or fortines—in the Chaco region fol-
lowing growing tensions.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from August 1924.
MID#2132
Dispute Number: 2132
Date(s): February 25, 1927 to February 26, 1927
Participants: 150 Paraguay/145 Bolivia
Outcome (and Settlement): Released (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths