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Corrientes ( Spanish pronunciation: [koˈrjentes] ⓘ; Guaraní: Taragüí, literally: "Currents") is the capital city of the province of Corrientes, Argentina, located on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, about 1,000 km (621 mi) from Buenos Aires and 300 km (186 mi) from Posadas, on National Route 12. It has a population of 346,334 ...
W 3470. Dialing code. +54 3773. Mercedes ( Spanish pronunciation: [meɾˈseðes]) is a city in the center of the province of Corrientes, Argentina. It is a first-class municipality with a population of 40,667 at the 2010 census [ INDEC], [1] and the head town of the department of the same name, which also includes the towns of Felipe Yofre and ...
The battle of Caaguazú was the last and most brilliant victory of General Paz. Argentina's entire littoral was left open for the advance of Corrientes forces, which were now made stronger by the captured weaponry. Paz quickly advanced towards Entre Ríos and took the city of Paraná. Upon reaching Paraná, the differences between Paz and ...
History. Before the arrival of the Spanish conquest, the Kaingang, Charrua and Guaraní lived in a big area that also covered most of the current province of Corrientes. The city of Corrientes was founded on April 3, 1588 by Juan Torres de Vera y Aragón as a mid-stop between Asunción and Buenos Aires; the city flourished thanks to the traffic from the route.
Corrientes campaign. The Corrientes campaign or the Paraguayan invasion of Corrientes was the second campaign of the Paraguayan War. Paraguayan forces occupied the Argentinian city of Corrientes and other towns in Corrientes Province. The campaign occurred at the same time as the Siege of Uruguaiana .
The Governor of Corrientes (Spanish: Gobernador de la Provincia de Corrientes) is a citizen of Corrientes Province, in Argentina, holding the office of governor for the corresponding period. The governor is elected alongside a vice-governor. Currently the governor of Corrientes is Gustavo Valdés, of the Radical Civic Union.
Legislature of Corrientes Province. The Legislature of Corrientes Province (Spanish: Legislatura de la Provincia de Corrientes) is the legislature of Corrientes, one of the twenty three provinces that make up Argentina. It is a bicameral body, comprising the Chamber of Deputies (made up of 30 representatives), and the Senate (with 15 ...
Centre. Mayors in Corrientes. 3 / 72. Politics of Argentina. Political parties. Elections. The Liberal Party of Corrientes ( Spanish: Partido Liberal de Corrientes) is a liberal [1] provincial political party in Corrientes Province, Argentina. Founded in 1856, it is the oldest political party in Argentina still active. [3] [4]