Alfredo Stroessner quotes

Alfredo Stroessner was a Paraguayan military officer and statesman who ruled as the country’s dictator for over three decades. His regime was marked by authoritarianism, human rights abuses, and political repression. He remains a highly controversial figure in Paraguayan history. Here are 4 of his quotes:

There was no reason for a revolution in Paraguay.

Alfredo Stroessner

I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised.

Alfredo Stroessner

I was always confident that I knew. I never expected this.

Alfredo Stroessner