Friday, October 31, 2014

Military Control In Bolivia

After The Nationalist Revolutionary Movement (MNR) of 1952 in Bolivia Victor Paz Estenssoro took over the presidency. The Nationalist Revolutionary Movement came into power shortly after the movement. The Nationalist Revolutionary Movement consisted of miners, farmers, and the middle class. Victor Paz Estenssoro was the a populist leader. As common under populist leadership, the people soon became unhappy with the way things were going after a while. They were no longer recieving the benefits and equalities that they were once promised. In 1964 Victor Paz Estenssoro was re-elected despite the Bolivian citizen's discontent. Soon after Victor Paz Estenssoro's re election tensions began the emerge and steaadilty rise. The armed forces feared a Cuban style revolution. This one, originating from the Andes mountains. The people were not controlable under Victor Paz Estenssoro's leadership. So, the Bolivian military removed him from power. Throughout the 1960s the military remained in power. The military focused heavily on retaining order within Bolivia as well as atemmpting to make other small improvements and changes. During this time and process the infamous "Che"was captured along with some of his followers  while unsuccessfully attempting to rekindle a revolution in the mountains. Through the 1970s the military leadership was able to significantly grow the economy. After a period of unrest from the people and repression from the military in response, the power was once again placed in the hands of the citizens in 1982.

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Bolivia-history.htm

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