Paraguay Demanded Brazil Return the Cannon "El Cristiano," Captured During the War of the Triple Alliance and Currently Displayed at the National Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro

Paraguay Demanded Brazil Return the Cannon “El Cristiano,” Captured During the War of the Triple Alliance and Currently Displayed at the National Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 02/05/2024 at 18:10

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Paraguay Continues to Demand the Return of the Cannon “El Cristiano” to Brazil, a Military Artifact Captured During the War of the Triple Alliance and Currently Displayed at the National Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro. The Demand Reignites Questions About the Custody and Conservation of War Trophies in a Context of Historical and Diplomatic Preservation Between the Two Countries.

According to a report from G1, in a continuation of historical claims, Paraguay requests Brazil to repatriate the cannon “El Cristiano”, a military symbol captured by the Brazilian Army during the War of the Triple Alliance (1864-1870), and which is currently on display at the National Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro. This request reignites discussions about the conservation and appropriation of historical artifacts among the involved nations.

The War of the Triple Alliance, involving Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, is marked as one of the most devastating conflicts in South America, with deep consequences for Paraguay, which lost a large part of its population and territory following the war. “El Cristiano”, a bronze cannon made from church bells, became a powerful symbol of this conflict, distinguished by its crucial role in battles and its representation of Paraguayan resistance.

Argentina and Uruguay Have Already Returned War Trophies to Paraguay, and Brazil Did the Same With Other Items During Negotiations for the Construction of the Itaipu Dam

Historically, Argentina and Uruguay have already returned war trophies to Paraguay, and Brazil did the same with other items during the negotiations for the construction of the Itaipu Dam, but the cannon remains in Brazil. In 2010 and again in 2014, the Brazilian government promised to evaluate the return of the cannon, but concrete actions have not been observed.

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The Issue of the Cannon’s Repatriation Divides Opinions Within Paraguay

Paraguay demanded Brazil return the cannon "El Cristiano", captured during the War of the Triple Alliance and now displayed at the National Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro — Cannon El Cristiano displayed in the Court of Cannons at the National Historical Museum in Rio de Janeiro Photo: Wikipedia/Disclosure

Currently, the issue of the cannon’s repatriation divides opinions within Paraguay itself. While President Santiago Peña Palácios reinforces the request for return as part of his mandate, local journalists and historians, such as Andrés Gutiérrez, argue that the cannon may be better preserved in Brazil, given the lack of resources for heritage maintenance in Paraguay. This viewpoint highlights the irony of the situation: while Paraguay struggles to recover its heritage, it faces significant challenges in preserving what it already has.

“El Cristiano” Puts Into Perspective the Complexities of Brazil and Paraguay Relations

The situation of the cannon “El Cristiano” puts into perspective the complexities of the relations between Brazil and Paraguay, bringing discussions to the forefront about the duty of countries to preserve and respect historical artifacts in a global context. With the cannon still on Brazilian soil and negotiations at an impasse, the future of this important historical artifact remains uncertain, reflecting the lasting scars of a conflict that shaped the fate of a nation.

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Fábio Salgado

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03/05/2024 07:55

A resposta é NÃO!!

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Alberto Acuña

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29/10/2024 09:08

Tienen que devolver un símbolo de los ultrajes, torturas y asesinatos cometidos por el ejercito imperial en territorio paraguayo de las cuales no se salvaron mujeres, ancianos y niños, además del territorio legítimamente paraguayo despojado en tratados injustos con un gobierno maniatado.
El Brasil debe mucho al Paraguay, y una forma simbólica de comenzar las reparaciones son las de devolver lo robado, dejando de lado la prepotente respuesta “A resposta é NAO!!”.

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