Bolivian Revolution 1952

By wouter

  • The Chaco War

    The Chaco War
    The loss of the Chaco War together with a government who favored the higher class upset the people of the working class people. The loss of lifes and territory had made ruling class look bad and the service in the army had raised political awarness among the indigenous people.

  • Outlawed

    Outlawed
    The National Revolutionary Movment was outlawed in Bolivia in 1946, but it still continued to have many supporters who wanted land reform, control of the rich tin-mining industry, and justice.

  • Agricultural

    Agricultural
    The farmers didn't have enough money so the amount of food import increased. In 1950 Bolivia imported 19% of total imports of food.

  • Election of 1951

    Election of 1951
    Victor Paz Estenssoro, representing the Movimiento Nationalista Revolutionario (MNR), won the election. The government however refused to give over the power to Victor Paz Estenssoro even though he had 54% of the votes.

  • MNR Rebellion

    MNR Rebellion
    The MNR launched a rebellion and took the arsenal. After they took the arsenal they distributed the weapons among the civilians. Armed the people marched on La Paz. Were they fought the army.

  • The Army Surrenders

    The Army Surrenders
    After 3 days of fighting the army surrendered. During the fighting 600 lives were lost and many were injured.

  • Victor Paz Estenssoro Becomes President

    Victor Paz Estenssoro Becomes President
    Victor Paz Estenssoro became president. Juan Lechín and Hernán Siles could have become president because they were leaders of the revolution, but they didn't.

  • Over throwing Paz Estenssoro

    Over throwing Paz Estenssoro
    Paz Estenssoro ruled for about 12 years. IN 1964 he was over thrown by a military Junta. This military Junta ruled for almost 20 years.