Paraguay VP Asks Brazil to Return 'Cristiano Cannon' After Lula's War Remarks

Paraguay's Vice President Pedro Alliana has called on Brazil to return historical artifacts, specifically mentioning the "Cristiano Cannon," as a gesture of fraternity to help mend past grievances. This appeal comes in response to comments made by Brazilian President Lula da Silva regarding the devastating War of the Triple Alliance (1865-1870).

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the return of the Cristiano Cannon, the archives and historical relics by Brazil could be a gesture of fraternity that helps repair this past.

Alliana, who is also a presidential hopeful, stated on Facebook that the war left Paraguay in ruins and described the conflict as a "shameful chapter" and a "disastrous treaty" that tore the nation apart. He emphasized that while Paraguay is focused on the future, the return of these historical items could aid in repairing the past. President Santiago Peña and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have remained silent on Lula's earlier remarks.

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That war, which massacred our children, burned hospitals and looted Asunción, grieves memory.

Lula had previously commented on the war, noting that Paraguay invaded Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, and that the conflict, which lasted five years, consumed an estimated five national budgets. He questioned the need for Brazil to focus on its defense industry when such historical aggressions occurred. Lula's remarks were made during a visit to Avibras Aeroco, where he stressed the importance of strengthening Brazil's defense industry to protect its vast territory and coastline.

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Paraguay decided to invade Brazil one day. It invaded Corumbá and, at the same time, invaded Uruguay and at the same time Argentina. And that war, which seemed like it wouldn't be a big deal, lasted five years.