Bolivia
Some of the key events about Bolivia
- 1825Bolivia gained independence from Spain and became a sovereign nation
- 1879Bolivia lost its coastal territory to Chile in the War of the Pacific
- 1932The Chaco War with Paraguay resulted in significant loss of life and territory for Bolivia
- 1952A major social revolution led to universal suffrage and land reform
- 1952A revolution led to widespread nationalization and land reform, causing economic instability
- 1964A military coup overthrew the government, beginning 18 years of military rule
- 1967The country's first national park, Tunari National Park, was established
- 1967A guerrilla movement was violently suppressed in the Bolivian jungle
- 1980A brutal military dictatorship was established following a coup d'état
- 1982Bolivia returned to democracy after years of military rule
- 1985Hyperinflation reached a peak of 25,000%, devastating the economy
- 1990The "Law of Popular Participation" decentralized government and empowered local communities
- 2003The "Gas War" protests resulted in approximately 60 deaths and the president's resignation
- 2006Bolivia elected its first indigenous president
- 2009A new constitution was adopted, recognizing Bolivia as a plurinational state
- 2010The world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni, was officially declared a natural wonder
- 2014Bolivia launched its first telecommunications satellite, Túpac Katari 1
- 2019The country was declared free of illiteracy by UNESCO
- 2019Contested elections led to widespread protests and the resignation of the president
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Bolivia's healthcare system and economy
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