Evo Morales
Bolivian politician, 80th President
Born
October 26th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Bolivia
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Served as the President of Bolivia from 2006 to 2019. Initiated significant social, political, and economic reforms in the country. Advocated for the rights of indigenous populations and worked towards nationalizing key industries, particularly natural gas and oil. Faced political opposition and controversies during tenure, leading to resignation amid protests in 2019. Returned to Bolivia after about a year of exile.
First indigenous president of Bolivia
Nationalized Bolivia's natural gas and oil industries
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