Politics & Government

Rebels Capture the Presidential Palace

Revolutionaries led by the National Revolutionary Movement seized control of Palacio Quemado in La Paz, Bolivia, after a wave of popular uprisings. The takeover marked a turning point in Bolivian politics as the government struggled to maintain order amidst civil unrest and demands for land reform and nationalization of key industries. The coup resulted in the forced resignation of President Hugo Ballivian, culminating in the establishment of a new government aimed at addressing the socio-economic disparities faced by the Bolivian people.

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