page_title: Paraguay–United States relations
section_title: Conflicts
hierarchical_section_title: Paraguay–United States relations / Conflicts
caption_attribution_description: English: The Paraguay Squadron.
context_page_description: Paraguay–United States relations are bilateral relations between the Republic of Paraguay and the United States of America.
  According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 41% of Paraguayans approve of U.S. leadership, with 24% disapproving and 35% uncertain.
context_section_description: In 1858, the Paraguay expedition was of gunboat diplomacy where the US sent a naval squadron to Paraguay to seek redress from Paraguay for the shelling of the USS Water Witch in 1855. It was quickly concluded after the force landed at Asunción on January 25, 1859, and followed by a Treaty of Amity and Commerce on February 4, 1859.
caption: The Paraguay Squadron (Harper's Weekly, New York City, October 16, 1858).
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