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'''The Chaco War''' (1932-1935) was fought between the Republics of [[Bolivia]] and Paraguay over control of part of the Gran Chaco region, a wasteland with almost no value at all <ref>not only a river connecting to the Atlantic Ocean pass through the area, also it was thought there were rich deposits of oil in there</ref>.
It started when Bolivia invaded part of the territory and fought a Paraguayan garrison. Bolivia had more population and troops than Paraguay, but they counted with a different style of war, a more homogeneous population and intelligence and supplies from [[Argentina]]. They were able to seize a grand part of Gran Chaco.
Eventually, both sides, unable to keep advancing, decided to end the war. Even though technically Paraguay won, both countries ended up very badly, with many deaths and huge debts to pay. And worst of it all, the supposed oil never existed, making this war completely worthless. However, Bolivia eventually found out that their territory of Gran Chaco had enormous gas deposits for them to export, making them the winners in the long run.
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