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Part Two: Alfredo Stroessner: The Luckiest Dictator

Behind the Bastards

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The Death of Alfredo Stressner in Paraguay

Alfredo stressner was president of Paraguay from 1973 to 1989. He is considered one of the most repressive dictators in modern history. A former US soldier who traveled to Paraguay for work during his time there says he spoke with him once and said, "I am a benevolent dictator" The remark has never been commented on by U.S. officials.

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