Roach-Busters
14-01-2005, 00:43
Asuncion, Paraguay
President Alfredo Stroessner- a controversial, highly authoritarian leader reviled and feared by the world's left-wing and respected by Latin America's anticommunists- grinned broadly as he shook President J.L.'s hand. Stroessner, known for his unconditional, virulent hatred of Marxism, staunch and steadfast pro-Western stance, was a man who always put principle above politics, and did what he thought was right regardless of international pressure. Nevertheless, his iron-fisted leadership and involvement in the extremely controversial Operation Condor tarnished many aspects of his reputation. Like Somoza, he was beginning to catch on that U.S. was anything but a reliable ally, and he watched in horror as more and more anticommunist leaders found themselves backstabbed, their nations subjugated and enslaved by the communists. President J.L. was a sight for sore eyes. In return for permitting RB military bases in Paraguay, Stroessner was promised a highly lucrative foreign aid package of over a trillion dollars. In addition, RB physicians, engineers, architects, schoolteachers, and others would come to Paraguay in droves to help modernize the country. Stroessner was reluctant, however, to make Paraguay an RB protectorate, although after much persuasion he complied. Under J.L.'s watchful eye, the future for this nation was indeed a bright one.
President Alfredo Stroessner- a controversial, highly authoritarian leader reviled and feared by the world's left-wing and respected by Latin America's anticommunists- grinned broadly as he shook President J.L.'s hand. Stroessner, known for his unconditional, virulent hatred of Marxism, staunch and steadfast pro-Western stance, was a man who always put principle above politics, and did what he thought was right regardless of international pressure. Nevertheless, his iron-fisted leadership and involvement in the extremely controversial Operation Condor tarnished many aspects of his reputation. Like Somoza, he was beginning to catch on that U.S. was anything but a reliable ally, and he watched in horror as more and more anticommunist leaders found themselves backstabbed, their nations subjugated and enslaved by the communists. President J.L. was a sight for sore eyes. In return for permitting RB military bases in Paraguay, Stroessner was promised a highly lucrative foreign aid package of over a trillion dollars. In addition, RB physicians, engineers, architects, schoolteachers, and others would come to Paraguay in droves to help modernize the country. Stroessner was reluctant, however, to make Paraguay an RB protectorate, although after much persuasion he complied. Under J.L.'s watchful eye, the future for this nation was indeed a bright one.