Bolivia

Some of the key events about Bolivia

• 1825

  Bolivia gained independence from Spain and became a sovereign nation
• 1879

  Bolivia lost its coastal territory to Chile in the War of the Pacific
• 1932

  The Chaco War with Paraguay resulted in significant loss of life and territory for Bolivia
• 1952

  A major social revolution led to universal suffrage and land reform
• 1952

  A revolution led to widespread nationalization and land reform, causing economic instability
• 1964

  A military coup overthrew the government, beginning 18 years of military rule
• 1967

  The country's first national park, Tunari National Park, was established
• 1967

  A guerrilla movement was violently suppressed in the Bolivian jungle
• 1980

  A brutal military dictatorship was established following a coup d'état
• 1982

  Bolivia returned to democracy after years of military rule
• 1985

  Hyperinflation reached a peak of 25,000%, devastating the economy
• 1990

  The "Law of Popular Participation" decentralized government and empowered local communities
• 2003

  The "Gas War" protests resulted in approximately 60 deaths and the president's resignation
• 2006

  Bolivia elected its first indigenous president
• 2009

  A new constitution was adopted, recognizing Bolivia as a plurinational state
• 2010

  The world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni, was officially declared a natural wonder
• 2014

  Bolivia launched its first telecommunications satellite, Túpac Katari 1
• 2019

  The country was declared free of illiteracy by UNESCO
• 2019

  Contested elections led to widespread protests and the resignation of the president
• 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Bolivia's healthcare system and economy

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