The Legionnaires, however, have no more experience…
1876 CE to 1887 CE
The Legionnaires, however, have no more experience in democracy than other Paraguayans.
The 1870 constitution quickly becomes irrelevant.
Politics degenerate into factionalism, and cronyism and intrigue prevail.
Presidents still act like dictators, elections do not stay free, and the Legionnaires are out of power in less than a decade.