A referendum on the Chaco Treaty with Bolivia was held in

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on 15 August 1938.Paraguay, 15 August 1938: Chaco Treaty with Bolivia
Direct Democracy The treaty was approved by 91% of voters.

Background

Following the 1932–1935

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. An agreement, the Chaco Treaty, was signed on 21 July 1938, which required ratification within 20 days. In Bolivia the treaty was approved by

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, while in Paraguay it was put to a referendum.

Results

References

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