query: Who is the president of Bolivia?

title: President of Bolivia

text: from among the top two candidates (prior to 1995, the top three candidates were eligible). The current President of Bolivia is Evo Morales, since 22 January 2006. He was elected in 2005, and reelected in 2009 and again in 2014. On 17 October 2015, Morales surpassed Andrés de Santa Cruz's nine years, eight months, and twenty-four days in office to become the president with the longest unbroken term in office. Morales surpassed Víctor Paz Estenssoro, who previously served as the longest-serving president with just over 12 years in office, but these terms were nonconsecutive. During its more than 192 years

title: President of Bolivia

text: to determine which seven historical presidents were regarded as most significant. The "winners" were Antonio José de Sucre, Andrés de Santa Cruz, Manuel Isidoro Belzu, Mariano Melgarejo, Aniceto Arce, Ismael Montes, and Víctor Paz Estenssoro. In the event of the death or permanent incapacity of the President, the Vice President of Bolivia would assume the office. The President of the Senate and the President of the Chamber of Deputies are third and fourth in the line of succession. In the 2005 political crisis, with all of these positions exhausted, Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé, the Chief Justice of the Bolivian Supreme Court,

title: History of Bolivia (1964–82)

text: History of Bolivia (1964–82) The history of Bolivia from 1964 to 1982 is a time of periodic instability under various military dictators. On November 4, 1964 power passed from the elected leader of the Bolivian National Revolution, Víctor Paz Estenssoro to a military junta under vice-president General René Barrientos. Barrientos was elected president in 1966, but died accidentally in a helicopter crash in 1969, leading to a coup in September 1969 by General Ovando, who was overthrown in October 1970 by General Rogelio Miranda who was overthrown a couple of days later by General J.J.Torres, who in turn was overthrown

title: Green Party of Bolivia

text: Park and Indigenous Territory, was to be the party's candidate for president, while the party leader and founder Margot Soria Saravia took the role of vice presidential candidate. With 24,685 out of 27,403 polling stations having reported in the Green Party had gained 126,958 votes in the presidential elections, a total of 2.79%. Green Party of Bolivia The Green Party of Bolivia (PVB, ) is a political party in Bolivia, which has a green political orientation. Founded in 2007, it participated in the 2014 general elections, in opposition to the reigning President Evo Morales and the Movement for Socialism. The

title: Green Party of Bolivia

text: Green Party of Bolivia The Green Party of Bolivia (PVB, ) is a political party in Bolivia, which has a green political orientation. Founded in 2007, it participated in the 2014 general elections, in opposition to the reigning President Evo Morales and the Movement for Socialism. The party is a member of the Global Greens, an international network of green parties, and an observer of the Federation of the Green Parties of the Americas, a regional network of the same. The "Partido Verde de Bolivia" was founded on 9 August 2007, after a few years of work in that direction.

title: Constitution of Bolivia

text: is a summary of such changes. Bolivia has had seventeen constitutions, including the present one, since its foundation in 1825. ts previous constitutions were enacted in 1826, 1831, 1834, 1839, 1843, 1851, 1861, 1868, 1871, 1878, 1880, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1961 and 1967. Constitution of Bolivia The current Constitution of Bolivia (; literally, the "Political Constitution of the State") came into effect on February 7, 2009 when it was promulgated by President Evo Morales. after being approved in a referendum with 90.24% participation. The referendum was held on January 25, 2009, and the constitution was approved by 61.43% of voters.

title: Constitution of Bolivia

text: Constitution of Bolivia The current Constitution of Bolivia (; literally, the "Political Constitution of the State") came into effect on February 7, 2009 when it was promulgated by President Evo Morales. after being approved in a referendum with 90.24% participation. The referendum was held on January 25, 2009, and the constitution was approved by 61.43% of voters. It is the 17th constitution in the country's history; previous constitutions were enacted in 1826, 1831, 1834, 1839, 1843, 1851, 1861, 1868, 1871, 1878, 1880, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1961 and 1967. The 2009 Constitution defines Bolivia as a unitary plurinational, and secular (rather

title: Economy of Bolivia

text: completely privatized. In May 2006 president Evo Morales re-nationalized reserves, while its exploitation remained in private hands. The country's natural gas reserves total according to Bolivian government figures, ranking Bolivia behind only Venezuela in terms of proven natural gas reserves in South America. Additionally, Bolivia is self-sufficient in its electricity production. The sector changed significantly when the government allowed privatization in the mid-1990s. International companies quickly invested in Bolivian energy sources, particularly in natural gas, and made Bolivia into a player in the world energy market. The exportation of Bolivian energy resources, while potentially lucrative economically, has been politically hazardous.

title: Bolivia–Chile relations

text: resigned following the 2005 Hydrocarbons Law. Evo Morales, who was elected president in 2005, is strongly opposed to having a foreign consortium export Bolivia's natural gas without processing it domestically. He argued it should be used domestically to help Bolivia, the poorest country in South America. Chile and Bolivia maintain consular relations and appear to have become friendlier. Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos attended the inauguration of current Bolivian President Evo Morales. In 2015, Morales announced his intention to establish conditional diplomatic relations with Chile in order to achieve Bolivia's aspiration for sovereign access to the Pacific Ocean via Chilean

title: Bolivia–Spain relations

text: and survivor of Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp arrived to Bolivia where he moved to the Bolivian jungle and set up an anarchist community. In May 1987, Spanish King Juan Carlos I paid his first official visit to Bolivia, his first of three visits to the country. In 2006, Evo Morales became President of Bolivia. Relations between both nations have been minimal during the President Morales administration. In May 2012, President Morales nationalized Spanish company Red Eléctrica de España, an electrical grid company operating in Bolivia and in December 2012, President Morales also nationalized Spanish electrical company Iberdrola. In February 2013, President

title: Constitution of Bolivia

text: the Constitution's enactment, new elections to all public bodies are to be held, and all previous terms will not be considered for term limits. Additionally, the President will be allowed to be re-elected once, thus allowing Evo Morales two more terms if he decides to pursue this route. Furthermore, if no candidate gains more than 50% of the vote in the presidential election, there will be a second round; up to now, the National Congress decided who would become President in such a case. The 2009 Constitution of Bolivia states that the country has an unrenounciable right over the territory

title: Bolivia–Denmark relations

text: towns. Denmark is assisting Bolivia with $1.54 million for the agreement. In 2006, when the Bolivian President Evo Morales ordered the Bolivian gas resources to be nationalized, the Danish Development Minister Ulla Tørnæs threatened to stop the assistance, because it is not compatible with the Danish development assistance. In December 2009, Bolivian President Evo Morales visited Denmark for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference. After the conference, Bolivia accused the United States and Denmark for cutting the aid to Bolivia because of their opposition to the Copenhagen Accord. In 2009, when Morales tried to lift a ban on coca

title: History of Bolivia (1920–64)

text: by legal means in 1951 also failed. In the presidential election of May 1951, the MNR's Paz Estenssoro, who remained in exile in Argentina, ran for president and Siles Zuazo ran for vice president, both on a platform of nationalization and land reform. With the support of the POR and the newly formed Bolivian Communist Party ("Partido Comunista de Bolivia", PCB), the MNR won with a clear plurality. The outgoing president persuaded the military to step in and prevent the MNR from taking power. Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague (1949–51), who succeeded the ailing Hertzog in 1949, backed a military junta under

title: Politics of Bolivia

text: constitutional referendum in Bolivia that gave more power to indigenous peoples 25 January 2009. The tightly fought referendum laid out a number of key reforms such as allowing President Evo Morales to stand for re-election, state control over natural gas and limits on the size of land people can own. Bolivia currently has twenty-one ministries in the executive branch, including the "Procuradoría" or Solicitor General's Office. The heads of these ministries form the cabinet. The bicameral Plurinational Legislative Assembly consists of the Chamber of Senators (36 seats; members are elected by proportional representation from party lists to serve five-year terms)

title: 2008 unrest in Bolivia

text: States of being involved in the unrest saying "The U.S. is behind the plan against Bolivia, behind the terrorism." State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said the expulsions by Bolivia and Venezuela reflect "the weakness and desperation of these leaders as they face internal challenges." Morales responded that the act was "not of weakness, but of dignity," and was about freeing Bolivia from "the American Empire." 2008 unrest in Bolivia The 2008 unrest in Bolivia began with protests against President Evo Morales and calls for greater autonomy for the country's eastern departments. Demonstrators escalated the protests by seizing natural gas infrastructure

title: History of Bolivia (1982–present)

text: History of Bolivia (1982–present) The history of Bolivia since 1982 begins with the restorations of democracy after the rule of the military junta of 1982. Evo Morales has held the presidency since 2006. A new constitution was enacted in 2009. Bolivia's population has roughly doubled over this period, from 5 million in 1980 to 10 million as of 2012. The former president Hernán Siles Zuazo assumed the presidency of Bolivia on 10 October 1982, following a general strike that brought the country close to civil war. Severe social tension, exacerbated by economic mismanagement and weak leadership, forced Siles Zuaso to

title: Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia)

text: natural gas reserves. Bolivian president Evo Morales is planning to introduce legislation to tackle the poverty in the country using tax revenues from richer departments like Santa Cruz. Additionally, Morales's attempts to change the constitution were opposed by the opposition governors who run five of Bolivia's nine regions. 85.6 percent voted in favour of autonomy, and because the referendum was illegal, Evo morales started prosecuting people that were supporters of colonialism and serfdom. Santa Cruz Department (Bolivia) Santa Cruz (), with an area of , is the largest of the nine constituent departments of Bolivia occupying about one-third (33.74%) of

title: Bolivia–South Africa relations

text: Bolivia–South Africa relations Bolivian–South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between the countries of Bolivia and South Africa. Although South Africa maintains full diplomatic relations with Bolivia it is not residentially represented in the country, instead the South African embassy in Lima, Peru handles local South African affairs in Bolivia. In January 2006 Bolivia's then president-elect Evo Morales visited South Africa as part of his round the world tour ahead of taking up the presidency after Bolivia's 2005 elections. Morales has stated that South Africa's struggle against apartheid was similar to the political struggle in Bolivia. In July 17–20, 2006

title: Bolivia–Mexico relations

text: to Mexico Presidential visits from Mexico to Bolivia In September 1994, a free trade agreement was signed between the two nations. Since its implementation in January 1995, trade between the two nations increased by 266%. In 2017, bilateral trade between Bolivia and Mexico amounted to $212 million USD. In June 2010, Bolivian President Evo Morales cancelled the free trade agreement with Mexico. Bolivia–Mexico relations Bolivia–Mexico relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the United Mexican States. Both nations are members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Latin American Integration Association, Organization

title: President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations

text: President pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations The President Pro Tempore of the Union of South American Nations is the head position and representant of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR). At international meetings, the declarations and concerted opinions of the supranational organism are presented by the President Pro Tempore. The office is exercised for a one-year period on a pro tempore basis by one of the heads of state of each UNASUR Member State, the succession following alphabetical order. The current president is the President of Bolivia, Evo Morales. The attributions of the President Pro

title: Bolivia–Russia relations

text: two nations in addition to strengthening counter narcotics co-operation. In May 2009, Bolivia's Viceminister of Foreign Affairs said that Bolivia would be making a multimilliondollar arms and transportation purchase from Russia in efforts to combat drug smuggling and production in Bolivia. In October 2009, President Evo Morales announce the plans to construct a technical support and repair facility for Russian aircraft in Bolivia that would be built at a former U.S. base near the town of Chimore in the center of the country. the initial investment in the construction is estimated at $5 million and the length of the existing

title: Constitutional history of Bolivia

text: it was promulgated by President Evo Morales after being approved in a referendum with 90.24% participation. The referendum was held on January 25, 2009, and the constitution was approved by 61.43% of voters. The 2009 Constitution defines Bolivia as a unitary plurinational, and secular (rather than a Catholic, as before) state, formally known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia. It calls for a mixed economy of state, private, and communal ownership; restricts private land ownership to a maximum of 5,000 hectares (12,400 acres); recognizes a variety of autonomies at the local and departmental level. It elevates the electoral authorities, to

title: Bolivia–Japan relations

text: lands in Santa Cruz Department. The new settlers laid down the foundation of a "New Okinawa" near the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. In 1991, Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora became the first Bolivian head-of-state to visit Japan. In 1999, Japanese Princess Sayako Kuroda paid a visit to Bolivia to commemorate the centenary of Japanese immigration to Bolivia. In 2009, Japanese Prince Hitachi paid a visit to Bolivia to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Bolivia. Prince Hitachi also paid a visit to the town of New Okinawa. The Japan International Cooperation Agency has an office

title: Bolivia–Chile relations

text: the Treaty of Ancón (1883) and by Bolivia in a Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed in 1904. Diplomatic relations with Bolivia continued to be strained because of Bolivia's continuing aspiration to have access to the sea. In 1964, Bolivian President Víctor Paz Estenssoro severed diplomatic relations with Chile. Generals Augusto Pinochet and Hugo Banzer resumed diplomatic relations and attempted to settle the territorial disputes. Secret negotiations started in 1973, and in 1975 diplomatic relations between Chile and Bolivia were established. That year, Pinochet and Banzer met in the Bolivian border town of Charaña. Pinochet agreed to give Bolivia a

title: Censorship in Bolivia

text: Censorship in Bolivia Censorship in Bolivia can be traced back through years of conflict between Bolivia’s indigenous population and the wealthier population of European descent. Until Bolivia democratized in 1982, the media was strictly controlled. When Evo Morales, the first indigenous person to become president, took office in 2006, the country’s tone changed towards greater respect for freedom of media, speech, information, and indigenous rights. While his administration has taken on measures to decrease censorship, they have been controversial in objectivity and impact. Film and documentary makers in Bolivia and other Latin American countries struggle to make a living creating

title: Food sovereignty in Bolivia

text: Food sovereignty in Bolivia Food sovereignty is a highly influential idea in Bolivian political discourse. It is incorporated into multiple pieces of Bolivian legislation, including the 2009 constitution drafted underneath president Evo Morales. Food sovereignty fits into Morales' larger goal of the symbolic decolonization of Bolivia. First coined by indigenous and peasant worker advocacy organization Via Campesina, food sovereignty is the right for a state's people to produce and distribute culturally appropriate foods without the impingement of economic pressures created by foreign agribusiness producers. The presence of foreign agribusiness in Bolivia can be traced back to exploitative resource extraction that

title: President of Bolivia

text: President of Bolivia The President of Bolivia () officially known as the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia (), is head of state and head of government of Bolivia. According to the current Constitution, the president is elected by popular vote to a five-year term, renewable once. In 2016, in a referendum the country voted to maintain term limits. Since 2009, if no candidate wins a majority, the top two candidates advance to a runoff election. Prior to 2009, if no candidate won half the popular vote, the president was chosen by a vote in a joint legislative session

title: Vice President of Bolivia

text: Vice President of Bolivia The Vice President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia () or Vice President of Bolivia (), is the second highest political position in Bolivia. The Vice President replaces the President in his definitive absence or others impediment and is the President of the Legislative Assembly. The first Vice President of Bolivia was José Ramón de Loayza, elected by President Pedro Blanco and by the Conventional Assembly in 1828. The Constitution of 1839 eliminated the Vice President position, a situation that lasted until 1878, when a new Constitution under Hilarión Daza reincorporated the Vice President position, but

title: President of Bolivia

text: assumed the presidency. Under the 2009 Constitution, however, the assumption of power by the President of the Chamber of Deputies automatically precipitates an election within 90 days. In the case of temporary incapacity or absence from the country, the title of Acting President () is transferred to lower officials according to the order of presidential succession. In September 2012, Senate President Gabriela Montaño became the first woman to assume this office since the presidency of Lidia Gueiler Tejada. President of Bolivia The President of Bolivia () officially known as the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia (), is head

title: Vice President of Bolivia

text: Presidency. The unconstitutional government of Carlos Quintanilla amended the Constitution removing the position of Vice President, by a simple decree. This made that Enrique Peñaranda was elected without a Vice President. This lasted until 1945 when the Congress appointed Julián Montellano as Vice President of Gualberto Villarroel. Vice President of Bolivia The Vice President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia () or Vice President of Bolivia (), is the second highest political position in Bolivia. The Vice President replaces the President in his definitive absence or others impediment and is the President of the Legislative Assembly. The first Vice President

title: President of Bolivia

text: of independence, Bolivia has been ruled by the military leaders who fought for independence, the leaders of the War of the Pacific, representatives of the aristocracy, and democratically elected leaders. Also, the history of the presidency has involved civil wars, more than 190 coups and violence. Different titles have been used, such as "Liberator of Bolivia" (used by Simón Bolívar and Antonio José de Sucre), and "Supreme Protector" (by Andrés de Santa Cruz). The following table contains a list of the individuals who have served as President of Bolivia. In 1983, a poll was taken by the newspaper "Última Hora"

title: Law of Bolivia

text: Law of Bolivia The law of Bolivia includes a constitution and a number of codes. Bolivia has had seventeen constitutions. By 1840, sources of the law of Bolivia included: (1) Acts of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation, prior to the revolution of Bolivia. (2) Acts of the legislature of the Republic. Among these Acts there was a general code of laws, entitled Codigo Santa Cruz. This title is evidently in imitation of the title of Code Napoleon; for Santa Cruz is the name of the general who was elected president of the Republic in 1828; and under his presidency, the Codigo was

title: History of the Jews in Bolivia

text: without a previous visa. Another case of antisemitism by the Bolivian government took place on 12 August 2014 from the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Marcelo Elío Chávez, belonging to the Movement for Socialism, stating publicly that: "Unfortunately, the Jewish people, who were massacred during World War II, did not learn the lesson and now joins with US imperialism." History of the Jews in Bolivia The history of the Jews in Bolivia stretches from the colonial period of Bolivia in the 16th century to the end of the 19th century. In the 19th century, Jewish merchants (both Sephardim and

title: Cabinet of Bolivia

text: Gonzalo Orellana Halkyer is the Minister of Development Planning Cabinet of Bolivia Council of Ministers of Bolivia, or Cabinet of Bolivia, is part of the executive branch of the Bolivian government, consisting of the heads of the variable number of government ministries. The Council of Ministers are ministers of state and conduct the day-to-day business of public administration within Bolivia. The President of Bolivia may freely reorganize the executive branch, with the most recent comprehensive reorganization occurring in February 2009. Since then, the Ministry for the Legal Defense of the State has become the independent office of Solicitor General, and

title: Cabinet of Bolivia

text: Cabinet of Bolivia Council of Ministers of Bolivia, or Cabinet of Bolivia, is part of the executive branch of the Bolivian government, consisting of the heads of the variable number of government ministries. The Council of Ministers are ministers of state and conduct the day-to-day business of public administration within Bolivia. The President of Bolivia may freely reorganize the executive branch, with the most recent comprehensive reorganization occurring in February 2009. Since then, the Ministry for the Legal Defense of the State has become the independent office of Solicitor General, and the Ministry of Communication has been created. HE Rene

title: Politics of Bolivia

text: WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTO ÷ Politics of Bolivia The politics of Bolivia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president is head of state, head of government and head of a diverse multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament. Both the Judiciary and the electoral branch are independent of the executive and the legislature. After the 2014 election, 53.1% of the seats in national parliament were held by women, a higher proportion of women than that

title: Vice President of Bolivia

text: no Vice Presidents were elected until 1880. The Constitution of 1880 incorporated the figure of two Vice Presidents, who were elected like the President by direct vote, but with different powers: The First Vice President presided over the Senate and was empowered to replace or succeed the President, The Second Vice President only had the function of replacing or succeeding the President, in case of absence, resignation, inability or death of the First Vice President. This dual form of the Vice Presidents, was in force until 1921 when the Congress-Convention of 1921, convened by Bautista Saavedra abolished the double Vice

title: Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia

text: Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia The Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia, (; formerly, or CIDOB), is a national representative organization of the Bolivian indigenous movement. It was founded in October 1982 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra as the Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of the Bolivian East, with the participation of representatives of four indigenous peoples of the Bolivian East: Guarani-Izoceños, Chiquitanos, Ayoreos and Guarayos. Currently, CIDOB gathers 34 peoples living in the Lowlands of Bolivia, in seven of the nine departments of Bolivia: Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, Tarija, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba and La Paz. Since 2006, CIDOB's president

title: History of Bolivia (1964–82)

text: In July 1982, after yet another attempt by the García Meza clique to return to power, he was replaced by General Guido Vildoso Calderón (1982), who was named by the high command to return the country to democratic rule. On September 17, 1982, during a general strike that brought the country close to civil war, the military decided to step down, to convene the 1980 Congress, and to accept its choice as president. Accordingly, Hernán Siles Zuazo assumed the presidency on October 10, 1982. History of Bolivia (1964–82) The history of Bolivia from 1964 to 1982 is a time of

title: Workers Socialist Party of Bolivia

text: Socialist Party of Bolivia went out of existence. The principal reason for this was the fact that Tristán Marof accepted the post of private secretary to President Enrique Hertzog Garaizabal, a representative of the traditional ruling oligarchy. Workers Socialist Party of Bolivia The Workers Socialist Party of Bolivia (Spanish: "Partido Socialista Obrero de Bolivia", PSOB) was a Trotskyist political party in Bolivia. The Workers Socialist Party of Bolivia was established on 1 January 1940, by Tristán Marof (Gustavo Adolfo Navarro), a leader of the Confederation of Bolivian Workers (CSTB), after he was expelled from the Revolutionary Workers' Party in 1938.

title: Foreign relations of Bolivia

text: over Rio Lauca water rights. Since the accession of Carlos Mesa to the Presidency, Bolivia has pressed its demands for a corridor to the Pacific. In March 2004, Mesa announced that the government would stage a series of public rallies across the country and in Bolivian embassies abroad in remembrance of those who died in the War of the Pacific, and to call for Chile to grant Bolivia a seacoast. Mesa made this demand a cornerstone of his administration's policy. The incumbent president seeking reelection for a fourth term, maintains a hard position on this issue of which the symbolic

title: Media of Bolivia

text: and radio broadcasts. The Bolivian constitution protects freedom of the press and speech. Most newspapers take antigovernment positions. Both state-owned and privately owned radio stations operate without government censorship. Some restrictions do exist, however. The Penal Code demands jail time for those persons found guilty of slandering, insulting, or defaming public officials. In particular, the president, vice president, and ministers are protected by the Penal Code. Those charged with violating press standards are brought before the independent La Paz Press Tribunal. Radio service began in Bolivia in 1927. Two years later, the country's official broadcaster National Radio of Bolivia (NRB)

title: Politics of Bolivia

text: Politics of Bolivia The politics of Bolivia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president is head of state, head of government and head of a diverse multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament. Both the Judiciary and the electoral branch are independent of the executive and the legislature. After the 2014 election, 53.1% of the seats in national parliament were held by women, a higher proportion of women than that of the population. Bolivia's current constitution was

title: Irrigation in Bolivia

text: population. However, in the rural area agriculture employs up to 80% of the population. In 2001, the agricultural sector generated US$432 million and 30% of national exports. According to the Irrigation Vice-Ministry, the agricultural sector in the eastern part of Bolivia generated US$2,160 million exporting soya, sunflower and sugarcane products. The agricultural sector of the western part of Bolivia is mostly focused on subsistence agriculture and local markets. In addition, frequent government changes over the last five years and social tensions have undermined progress in poverty reduction. The Government of President Morales—Bolivia’s first indigenous President—who came into power in January

title: Bolivia

text: and other forms of dissent, resulting in the torture and deaths of a number of Bolivian citizens. Banzer was ousted in 1978 and later returned as the democratically elected president of Bolivia from 1997 to 2001. Modern Bolivia is a charter member of the UN, IMF, NAM, OAS, ACTO, Bank of the South, ALBA and USAN. For over a decade Bolivia has had one of the fastest economic growths in Latin America; however, it remains the second poorest country in South America. It is a developing country, with a medium ranking in the Human Development Index, a poverty level of

title: Elections in Bolivia

text: Elections in Bolivia Elections in Bolivia gives information on elections and election results in Bolivia. Bolivia elects on national level a head of state – the president – and a legislature. The president and the vice-president are elected for a five-year term by the people. The National Congress ("Congreso Nacional") has two chambers. The Chamber of Deputies ("Cámara de Diputados") has 130 members, elected for a five-year term using the Additional Member System, and in the case of seven indigenous seats by "usos y costumbres". The Chamber of Senators ("Cámara de Senadores") has 36 members: each of the country's nine

title: Federal Government Junta of Bolivia, 1899

text: and subject to the legal requirements set out in the constitution. General Pando was elected President of Bolivia on October 23, 1899, with Lucio Pérez Velasco as his First Vice President and Aníbal Capriles as his second Vice President. Federal Government Junta of Bolivia, 1899 The Federal Government Junta () was a civil-military triumvirate which temporarily assumed power in Bolivia after Liberal party victory in the Federal Revolution of 1899. It was composed of Colonel (later, General) José Manuel Pando, Serapio Reyes Ortiz (previously the Prefect of La Paz Department), and doctor Macario Pinilla Vargas. The Junta was proclaimed on

title: Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces 1980 (Bolivia)

text: France until the fall of the dictatorship in 1982. Gen. Luis García Meza Tejada would become Bolivia's President/dictator from July 18, 1980 through August 4, 1981 when the Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces (1981) came into power. Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces 1980 (Bolivia) The Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces (1980) was a military junta which ruled Bolivia for the date of July 18, 1980 after the overthrow of President Lidia Gueiler Tejada on July 17, 1980. The junta consisted of General Luis García Meza Tejada, General Waldo Bernal Pereira, Commander of the Bolivian

title: Bolivia–United States relations

text: expulsion of USAID from Bolivia’s largest coca growing region. In September, President Morales expelled Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg from Bolivia, declaring him “persona non grata.” In November President Morales expelled the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from the country on the grounds that "personnel from the DEA supported activities of the unsuccessful coup d'etat in Bolivia" ending a 35-year history of DEA activity in Bolivia. Morales said of Philip Goldberg that "he is conspiring against democracy and seeking the division of Bolivia." Gustavo Guzman, the Bolivian ambassador to Washington, was expelled in retaliation. Guzman said "The U.S. embassy is historically used

title: Bolivia

text: the former president of Bolivia, signed a contract with Aguas del Tunari, a private consortium, to operate and improve the water supply in Bolivia's third-largest city, Cochabamba. Shortly thereafter, the company tripled the water rates in that city, an action which resulted in protests and rioting among those who could no longer afford clean water. Amidst Bolivia's nationwide economic collapse and growing national unrest over the state of the economy, the Bolivian government was forced to withdraw the water contract. Bolivia has the second largest natural gas reserves in South America. The government has a long-term sales agreement to sell

title: Bolivia

text: were the country's first judicial election in October 2011, and five municipal special elections held in 2011. Bolivia has its constitutionally recognized capital in Sucre, while La Paz is the seat of government. La Plata (now Sucre) was proclaimed provisional capital of the newly independent Alto Perú (later, Bolivia) on 1 July 1826. On 12 July 1839, President José Miguel de Velasco proclaimed a law naming the city as the capital of Bolivia, and renaming it in honor of the revolutionary leader Antonio José de Sucre. The Bolivian seat of government moved to La Paz at the start of the

title: Bolivia–Iran relations

text: Bolivia–Iran relations Iran - Bolivia relations refer to foreign relations between Bolivia and Iran. Iran has an embassy in La Paz and Bolivia has an embassy in Tehran. Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and Group of 77. The two countries formed full diplomatic relations in 2007. Iran's ambassador to Bolivia said his country would open two low-cost public health clinics in the country, which is South America's poorest. Iranian business attache Hojjatollah Soltani said his country planned to use Bolivia as a base for future Red Crescent medical programmes across the continent. In 2010, Bolivian President Evo

title: Demographics of Bolivia

text: late because of "climatic factors and the financing." The 2012 census data was conducted on 21 November 2012, in which 10,027,254 inhabitants were in the country. The estimated cost of the census was $50 million. With a population of 10.0 million in 2012, Bolivia ranks 87th in the world by population. Its population density is 9.13 inhabitants per square kilometer. The overall life expectancy in Bolivia is 65.4. The total fertility rate is 2.87 children per mother. Since 1950, the World Health Organization's (WHO) estimates the birth rate exceeded the death rate of the country. The population of Bolivia has

title: Syndicalist Confederation of Intercultural Communities of Bolivia

text: for Change (CONALCAM). Its leader from 2007 to 2010, Fidel Surco, became president of CONALCAM as well as a Senator in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly. In its most recent Ordinary National Conference, held in August 2010 in Ivirgarzama, Cochabamba, CSCIB elected the following leaders: Prior leaders include Fidel Surco (2007-August 2010) from Alto Beni, La Paz. Syndicalist Confederation of Intercultural Communities of Bolivia The Syndicalist Confederation of Intercultural Communities of Bolivia (; CSCIB) is a peasant union of rural communities in the lowlands of Bolivia whose members included people of highland origin. It is led by Pedro Calderón and includes

title: Bolivia–South Africa relations

text: South Africa sent a follow up delegation to Bolivia led by Minister in the Presidency, Essop Pahad to cooperate and share experiences on constitutional assemblies as well as minerals and energy policies. President Morales visited South Africa again during the 2010 Soccer World Cup where he met with South African Vice-President Kgalema Motlanthe to discuss enhancing trade and diplomatic relations. Bolivia–South Africa relations Bolivian–South Africa relations are the bilateral relations between the countries of Bolivia and South Africa. Although South Africa maintains full diplomatic relations with Bolivia it is not residentially represented in the country, instead the South African embassy

title: The President Is Missing (novel)

text: It is a code name for a cyber security operation that America is running after its systems were hacked. The president is boggled as to who may have leaked this information. The President invites Nina to the White House. He is determined to know the source of the leak. Nina tells the president that she only has half of the information the president needs. In order for the president to get the full story, he must meet her partner who will give him the remaining pieces of the puzzle. Nina asks the president to meet her partner (Augie) in a

title: History of the Jews in Bolivia

text: whom only one is Jewish. In the 1990s the community had about 700 members, the Jewish population of Bolivia has remained steady since then. They have gained a few immigrants, mostly from Argentina, who roughly offset the youth exodus of students leaving for college. The very small population is expected to remain steady for the next several decades. In recent decades the degree of antisemitism in Bolivia has been considerably increased by various groups and at various times. During the administration of Germán Busch Becerra, in the 1930s, the Jewish community achieved a sustained stability. However, the presidents who succeeded

title: Bolivia–Mexico relations

text: disenchanted with the Bolivian government and decided to send Guevara's diaries to Cuba. Dr. Arguedas Mendieta was accused by the Bolivian State for selling state secrets and in July 1969, Dr. Arguedas Mendieta sought asylum in the Mexican embassy where he remained until May 1970 when he was granted safe-conduct out of Bolivia to Mexico. In 1960, Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos had planned to visit Bolivia, however, his visit was suspended by "force majeure". In 1990, President Carlos Salinas de Gortari became the first Mexican head of state to pay an official visit to Bolivia. Presidential visits from Bolivia

title: Bolivia–Spain relations

text: Morales nationalized the Spanish infrastructure company, Abertis which led to heightened diplomatic tension between Bolivia and Spain. In July 2013, on his way back to Bolivia from a visit in Russia, President Morales' plane was forced to land in Austria after WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaked false information that whistleblower Edward Snowden was onboard President Morales airplane to Bolivia. Spain, France and Italy had denied for President Morales to fly in their airspace which was why the President's airplane was forced to land in Austria. After a thorough search of the plane, it was concluded that Edward Snowden was not

title: The President Is Coming

text: The President Is Coming The President Is Coming is a 2009 Indian satirical mockumentary film directed by Kunaal Roy Kapur based on his play by the same title which premiered at the Royal Court/Rage Theatre Festival in Mumbai in January 2006. The film, written by Anuvab Pal, marks Kapur's debut as a director and features an ensemble cast including Konkona Sen Sharma as a Bengali writer and a social activist. The film explores a day in the life of six contestants who will stop at nothing as the US President is coming to town. Konkona plays Maya Roy, one of

title: Geography of Bolivia

text: Modification, Marine Life Conservation Geography - note: landlocked; separated from the Pacific Ocean via Chile. Bolivia had a coastline, but its former coastline is now Chilean territory because of the War of the Pacific. Bolivia shares control of Lago Titicaca, world's highest navigable lake (elevation 3,805 m), with Peru Geography of Bolivia The geography of Bolivia is unique among the nations of South America. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries on the continent (the other being Paraguay), and Bolivia is more urban (77%) than rural (23%). The main features of Bolivia's geography include the Altiplano, a highland plateau of

title: Liberal Party (Bolivia)

text: capital city. The Supreme Court remained in Sucre. To this day, Sucre is the "de jure" capital of Bolivia while La Paz acts as the "de facto" seat of government. Between 1899 and 1920, all of the Presidents of Bolivia were members of the Liberal Party, supported by the tin-mining oligarchy until the Republican Party took power in a coup in 1920. The last Liberal president was José Luis Tejada Sorzano, who served between 1934 and 1936. By 1940, however, the party had formed a Concordance with their erstwhile Republican opponents to counter the rising tide of radical or revolutionary

title: History of the Jews in Bolivia

text: 1933, when the Nazi era in Germany started, there were 30 Jewish families. The first large influx of Jewish immigrants was in the 1930s and there were 7,000 of them estimated at the end of 1942. During the 1940s, 2,200 Jews emigrated from Bolivia. But the ones who remained have settled their communities primarily in La Paz, but also Cochabamba, Oruro, Santa Cruz, Sucre, Tarija and Potosí. After World War II, a small number of Polish Jews came to Bolivia. By 1939, Jewish communities gained greater stability in the country. In recent decades, the Jewish community of Bolivia has declined

title: Cinema of Bolivia

text: longer tell.” Cinema of Bolivia The Cinema of Bolivia comprises the film and videos made within the nation of Bolivia or by Bolivian filmmakers abroad. Though the country’s film infrastructure is too small to be considered a film industry, Bolivia has a rich film history. Bolivia has consistently produced feature-length films since the 1920s, many of which are documentary or take a documentary approach to their subject. Film historian José Sánchez-H has observed that the predominant theme of many Bolivian films is the country's indigenous cultures and political oppression. The first motion picture was shown in Bolivia on June 21,

title: Cinema of Bolivia

text: Cinema of Bolivia The Cinema of Bolivia comprises the film and videos made within the nation of Bolivia or by Bolivian filmmakers abroad. Though the country’s film infrastructure is too small to be considered a film industry, Bolivia has a rich film history. Bolivia has consistently produced feature-length films since the 1920s, many of which are documentary or take a documentary approach to their subject. Film historian José Sánchez-H has observed that the predominant theme of many Bolivian films is the country's indigenous cultures and political oppression. The first motion picture was shown in Bolivia on June 21, 1897, probably

title: Bahá'í Faith in Bolivia

text: in Cochabama held a three-month course starting August 1 covering the election and function of the assembly; Baha'i teachings; and the Spanish alphabet. The National Spiritual Assembly of Bolivia met on September 3 with then president of Bolivia, General Rene Barrientos Ortuno who congratulated the Bahá'ís on their devotion to education. In the winter 1966-67 the Ministry of Indian Affairs in Bolivia issued an official circular letter stating that as the activities of the religion have "no relationship whatsoever with politics", that Baha'is should be accorded freedom of expression, freedom in movement and freedom in worship. However general unrest in

title: History of Bolivia (1964–82)

text: resented the key role of United States officers in the capture and killing of Ernesto "Che" Guevara in 1967 in Bolivia, where he had tried to start a guerrilla movement. The death of Barrientos in a helicopter crash on April 27, 1969, initially left control in the hands of his vice president, Luís Adolfo Siles Salinas (1969). Real power, however, remained with the armed forces under its commander in chief, General Ovando, who took power on September 26, 1969, in a coup that was supported by reformist officers. Ovando (co-president, May 1965 – January 1966, and president, January–August 1966 and

title: Demographics of Bolivia

text: Demographics of Bolivia The demographic characteristics of the population of Bolivia are known through censuses, with the first in 1826 and the most recent being in 2012. The National Institute of Statistics of Bolivia (INE) has performed this task since 1950. The population of Bolivia in 2012 had reached 10 million for the first time in history. The population density is 9.13 inhabitants per square kilometer, and the overall life expectancy in Bolivia at birth is 68.2 years. The population has steadily risen from the late 1800s to the present time. The natural growth rate of the population is positive,

title: Socialist Party (Bolivia, 1971)

text: Socialist Party (Bolivia, 1971) The Socialist Party (Spanish: "Partido Socialista", PS) was a left-wing (socialist) political party in Bolivia. This Socialist Party was established on 1 May 1971 by the merger of three small parties ("Acción Popular", "Frente de Liberación Nacional" (FLIN) and "Grupo FARO") supporting the former military Co-President (1964–1966) and the President (1966, 1969–1970) General Alfredo Ovando Candía, who had been deposed by a radical left-wing faction on 6 October 1970. Led by Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz, Mario Miranda Pacheco, Alberto Bailey Gutiérrez, and Guillermo Aponte Burela. The Socialist Party declared itself to be Marxist and independent of

title: Bolivia–Iran relations

text: said "Iran and Bolivia have identical revolutionary conscience which allows for the expansion of relations and accounts for the closeness of the two states." Bolivia also denied it had any joint uranium exploration deals with Iran in the face of international pressure on Iran's nuclear programme. On a visit to Iran in 2008, Bolivian President Morales secured Iranian assistance in promotion of hydrocarbon development. An Iranian commission would help Bolivia to study different options of promoting petro-chemistry and agribusiness production, as well as seek to quicken an investment of about $1.1 billion that Iranian President Ahmadnenijad promised on his visit

title: Socialist Party (Bolivia, 1971)

text: Hernán Siles Zuazo. After the coup d'état on 17 July 1980 the Socialist Party-Aponte disappeared. Socialist Party (Bolivia, 1971) The Socialist Party (Spanish: "Partido Socialista", PS) was a left-wing (socialist) political party in Bolivia. This Socialist Party was established on 1 May 1971 by the merger of three small parties ("Acción Popular", "Frente de Liberación Nacional" (FLIN) and "Grupo FARO") supporting the former military Co-President (1964–1966) and the President (1966, 1969–1970) General Alfredo Ovando Candía, who had been deposed by a radical left-wing faction on 6 October 1970. Led by Marcelo Quiroga Santa Cruz, Mario Miranda Pacheco, Alberto Bailey Gutiérrez,

text: Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces 1980 (Bolivia) The Junta of Commanders of the Armed Forces (1980) was a military junta which ruled Bolivia for the date of July 18, 1980 after the overthrow of President Lidia Gueiler Tejada on July 17, 1980. The junta consisted of General Luis García Meza Tejada, General Waldo Bernal Pereira, Commander of the Bolivian Air Force and General Ramiro Terrazas Rodríguez. In December 1980, in a televised interview, General Waldo Bernal Pereira, member of the Junta, declared that “some day, there will be elections.” Lidia Gueiler Tejada left the country and lived in

title: Law of Bolivia

text: are contained in no more than twenty-seven articles and leave little room for casuistics or embarrassing technicalities." Law of Bolivia The law of Bolivia includes a constitution and a number of codes. Bolivia has had seventeen constitutions. By 1840, sources of the law of Bolivia included: (1) Acts of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation, prior to the revolution of Bolivia. (2) Acts of the legislature of the Republic. Among these Acts there was a general code of laws, entitled Codigo Santa Cruz. This title is evidently in imitation of the title of Code Napoleon; for Santa Cruz is the name of the

title: The President Is Coming

text: "The Times of India" wrote, "Performance-wise, it's the uptight and complex-ridden Ms. Konkona who walks away with laurels and laughs even as the film takes a healthy snigger at the desi self." The President Is Coming The President Is Coming is a 2009 Indian satirical mockumentary film directed by Kunaal Roy Kapur based on his play by the same title which premiered at the Royal Court/Rage Theatre Festival in Mumbai in January 2006. The film, written by Anuvab Pal, marks Kapur's debut as a director and features an ensemble cast including Konkona Sen Sharma as a Bengali writer and a

title: My Girlfriend Is the President

text: My Girlfriend Is the President Osananajimi wa Daitouryou: My Girlfriend Is the President (幼なじみは大統領: MY GIRLFRIEND IS THE PRESIDENT "Osananajimi wa Daitōryō: Mai Gārufurendo Izu za Purejidento") is a visual novel developed by Alcot and later released in English by JAST USA. The game centers on protagonist Junichiro Hondo who awakes one morning to discover his next-door-neighbor and lifelong friend Yukino Ohama has suddenly become president of the fictitious United States of Nippon (Japan). The player assumes the role of Junichiro Hondo, alike a typical visual novel, the amount of game play is minimal. Occasionally interactions in the game are

title: My Girlfriend Is the President

text: Junichiro no Theme'. My Girlfriend Is the President Osananajimi wa Daitouryou: My Girlfriend Is the President (幼なじみは大統領: MY GIRLFRIEND IS THE PRESIDENT "Osananajimi wa Daitōryō: Mai Gārufurendo Izu za Purejidento") is a visual novel developed by Alcot and later released in English by JAST USA. The game centers on protagonist Junichiro Hondo who awakes one morning to discover his next-door-neighbor and lifelong friend Yukino Ohama has suddenly become president of the fictitious United States of Nippon (Japan). The player assumes the role of Junichiro Hondo, alike a typical visual novel, the amount of game play is minimal. Occasionally interactions in

title: Geography of Bolivia

text: Geography of Bolivia The geography of Bolivia is unique among the nations of South America. Bolivia is one of two landlocked countries on the continent (the other being Paraguay), and Bolivia is more urban (77%) than rural (23%). The main features of Bolivia's geography include the Altiplano, a highland plateau of the Andes, and Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake on Earth, which is shared with Peru. The most prominent feature of the Altiplano is the large lake at its northern end, Lake Titicaca. At above sea level, it is the highest commercially navigable body of water in the world.

title: Departments of Bolivia

text: by area is Santa Cruz, encompassing , while the smallest is Tarija, encompassing . Departments of Bolivia Bolivia is a unitary state consisting of nine departments (). Departments are the primary subdivisions of Bolivia, and possess certain rights under the Constitution of Bolivia. Each department is represented in the federal Plurinational Legislative Assembly—a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Each department is represented by four Senators, while Deputies are awarded to each state in proportion to their total population. Out of the nine departments, La Paz is the most populous, with 2,706,351 inhabitants as of

title: History of the Jews in Bolivia

text: significantly, many of them migrating to other countries such as Israel, the United States and Argentina. The Jewish community in Bolivia has approximately 500 members with an enlarged population of 700, most of them located in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, followed by La Paz and Cochabamba, having the presence of synagogues in all these cities. In 1938, German, Polish and Lithuanian Jewish immigrants who settled in La Paz established the La Paz Jewish Cemetery (). During the 1938-1940 immigration wave, Jewish refugees received help from the German Jewish businessman Maurice Hochschild who had investments in Bolivia. He helped get

title: Departments of Bolivia

text: Departments of Bolivia Bolivia is a unitary state consisting of nine departments (). Departments are the primary subdivisions of Bolivia, and possess certain rights under the Constitution of Bolivia. Each department is represented in the federal Plurinational Legislative Assembly—a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Each department is represented by four Senators, while Deputies are awarded to each state in proportion to their total population. Out of the nine departments, La Paz is the most populous, with 2,706,351 inhabitants as of 2012; Pando is the least populous, with a population of 110,436. The largest department

title: Culture of Bolivia

text: colonial authorities forced Spanish people to wear. The pollera is a symbol of pride for the indigenous people, who live in La Paz, and for people in rural areas. The inhabitants of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, from babies to seniors, wear the same kind of clothes that are typical in western countries, like jeans, shorts (which are the most common because of the heat), t-shirts, dresses, etc. Association football is the most popular sport in Bolivia. The governing body of football in Bolivia is the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol (FBF), which controls the national teams. The FBF organises the

title: Bolivia Manta

text: Bolivia Manta Bolivia Manta are a Bolivian group created in France in 1977 by Carlos and Julio Arguedas who perform traditional music of pre-Hispanic and contemporary music of the Andes, particularly that of the Aymara and Quechua speaking people of Bolivia and also traditional music of peoples of Peru and Ecuador. Bolivia Manta albums is an encyclopedia of Andean folklore, these dances and songs are collected in different parts of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, and the vast majority of tracks are authentical performance of traditional rural music. They perform their music on indigenous flutes, panpipes and drums, as well as

title: Demographics of Bolivia

text: official language of Bolivia. Spanish is the most-spoken language (60.7%) within the population. The main religions of Bolivia are Catholicism (81.8%), Evangelicalism (11.5%), and Protestantism (2.6%). Education is of poor quality, and has a 91.2% literacy rate. An estimated 7.6% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is spent on education. The average monthly household income was Bs.1,378 ($293) in 1994. In December 2013 the unemployment rate was 3.2% of the working population. Average urbanisation rate in Bolivia is 67%. The first true estimate of the population of Bolivia came in 1826, which 997,427 inhabitants were estimated. This number was

title: Foreign relations of Bolivia

text: term ending in 2018. While a member of the Security Council, Bolivia strongly criticized United States President Donald Trump's decision to move the United States' Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and called for a public meeting of the Security Council to respond to the decision. The Bolivian delegation also joined Russia in casting a negative vote for the renewal of the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism in Syria, citing technical concerns about the Mechanism. Bolivia has wanted a sovereign corridor to the South Pacific Ocean since the Atacama area was lost to Chile in 1884; dispute with Chile

title: The President Is Missing (novel)

text: stadium where a baseball game is scheduled to take place later that week on a Friday. The president arrives at the stadium, incognito, and without the Secret Service's protection and meets Augie. Unknown to him, Suliman Cindoruk, running a cell called Sons of Jihad, had contracted mercenaries to assassinate Nina and Augie. As Augie and the president leave the stadium, the assassin aims her gun at Nina, who is waiting for the president and Augie. The president, sensing danger, takes into practice what he learned as a Ranger. He takes over Augie's gun and manages to shoot two members of

title: The President Is Missing (novel)

text: Unites States would view such an act as a declaration of war by the state sponsor of that action. The president then speaks with his inner circle to discuss threats, at which point it is revealed that a water treatment plant was contaminated, and the consensus view of the attendants is that this is the target of Dark Ages; this is overruled by the president, who predicts this is a ploy to move their expertise away from Washington. It is soon revealed that there are basically two different issues the president and his team have to handle: In the end

title: Treaty of Defensive Alliance (Bolivia–Peru)

text: military because of an excessive trust in the treaty. As Antonio de Lavalle questioned Peruvian President Manuel Pardo about the new Chilean ironclads being built in Great Britain, Pardo answered that he also had two ironclads named "Bolivia" and "Buenos Aires", in reference to the axis. Bolivia, counting on its military alliance with Peru, challenged Chile with a violation of the 1874 Boundary Treaty. After its disclosure the treaty had a shocking impact on the Chilean public opinion, and therefore the treaty blocked any attempt of Peruvian mediation, sincere or not. Treaty of Defensive Alliance (Bolivia–Peru) The Treaty of Defensive

title: Armed Forces of Bolivia

text: Armed Forces of Bolivia The Armed Forces of Bolivia (Spanish: "Fuerzas Armadas de Bolivia") are official organizations responsible for the defence, both of external aggression and internal Bolivia. They also ensure security, stability, and protect the Bolivian Constitution. The armed forces are constituted by: In addition, there are units formed by "Bolivian Pre-militars" ("Premilitares"), reserve corps, units serving mandatory, and the SAR-FAB of emergency and rescue unit. The current command corresponds to the Admiral Armando Pacheco Gutierrez. The Bolivian Army ("Ejército de Bolivia", EB) is the land branch of the armed forces of Bolivia. Together with the Bolivia army and

title: The President Is Coming

text: the six contestants who will represent New India in front of the President. In 2006, George W. Bush, President of the United States, visits India. In addition to the many diplomatic and political things on the agenda is a rather unusual event — a meeting with the young faces responsible for shaping "The New India". The six contestants are Maya Roy, India's best young writer; Ajay Karlekar, India's best young social activist; Archana Kapoor, India's best young entrepreneur; Rohit Seth, call center accent trainer; Kapil Dev Dholakia, India's best young stock investor, and Ramesh S, software engineer. They have to

title: Flag of Bolivia

text: Flag of Bolivia The national flag of Bolivia was originally adopted in 1851. The state flag and ensign (and war flag) is a horizontal tricolor of red, yellow and green with the Bolivian coat of arms in the center. According to one source, the red stands for Bolivia's brave soldiers, while the green symbolizes fertility and yellow the nation's mineral deposits. Since 2009 the Wiphala also holds the status of "dual flag" in the country. According to the revised Constitution of Bolivia of 2009, the Wiphala is considered a national symbol of Bolivia (along with the flag, national anthem, coat

title: Demographics of Bolivia

text: America, Bolivia's median equivalent household income in terms of the Purchasing Power Standard stands at $5,000, which is last in South America. The 2012 census recorded a total of 3,158,691 households in Bolivia—an increase of 887,960 from 2001. In 2009, 75.4% of homes were classified as a house, hut, or Pachuichi; 3.3% were apartments; 21.1% were rented out homes; and 0.1% were mobile homes. The urbanization rate of Bolivia is 67%. Demographics of Bolivia The demographic characteristics of the population of Bolivia are known through censuses, with the first in 1826 and the most recent being in 2012. The National

title: United Left (Bolivia)

text: United Left (Bolivia) The United Left (, abbreviated IU) was a political coalition in Bolivia. IU was launched ahead of the 1989 national elections, as a successor of the United People's Front (FPU). At the time of its founding IU consisted of eight parties, including the Revolutionary Left Movement - Free Bolivia (MIR-BL), the Communist Party of Bolivia (PCB), the Socialist Party-1 (PS-1), the Axis of Patriotic Convergence (ECP), the Movement for Socialist-Unzaguist (MAS-U) and FOM. The candidate of IU for president in 1989 was the MIR-BL leader Antonio Aranibar. The vice presidential candidate of the coalition was Walter Delgadillo,

title: The President Is Missing (novel)

text: headed to and plants another ground team on a bridge linking DC to Virginia. An attack ensues and the president is saved by the heroic acts of the vehicle's driver, Davis, who takes the hit and dies as a result. The president is whisked into another car and drives off with Augie leaving the Secret Service team behind. He arrives at the Blue House (the code name for his Chief of Staff's residence) where he takes stock of the events of the evening. The White House is put under lockdown and the president must take control of the nation remotely

title: Cochabamba Bolivia Temple

text: be visited by the Mormon missionaries. Hinckley dedicated the Cochabamba Bolivia Temple in four sessions on April 30, 2000. In the dedicatory prayer, Hinckley recognized the founder of Bolivia, Simón Bolívar, who died the year the church was organized. The Cochabama Bolivia Temple is of classic modern design reflecting the Bolivian culture. The exterior is finished with a blend of hand-hewn granite and plaster. A statue of the angel Moroni tops the single tower. It has a total of , two ordinance rooms, and three sealing rooms. Cochabamba Bolivia Temple The Cochabamba Bolivia Temple is the 82nd operating temple of

title: Armed Forces of Bolivia

text: annual quotas. Training installations include the Garras International Antinarcotics Training School ("Escuela Garras del Valor") is a military training facility located in Bolivia, which trains military and law enforcement personnel from Bolivia and other Latin American countries in counternarcotics, intelligence, and counterinsurgency techniques. "This article was adapted from the CIA World Factbook 2000." Armed Forces of Bolivia The Armed Forces of Bolivia (Spanish: "Fuerzas Armadas de Bolivia") are official organizations responsible for the defence, both of external aggression and internal Bolivia. They also ensure security, stability, and protect the Bolivian Constitution. The armed forces are constituted by: In addition, there

title: Media of Bolivia

text: in Bolivia. By the same token, the political line of the owners was often reflected in the news broadcasts of each channel. This situation was particularly true in La Paz, where the city's eight channels, including Channel 7 and Channel 13 (the university station), were tied directly to political parties. Media of Bolivia In the media of Bolivia there are nearly 200 privately owned television stations, but because rural regions of the country have few televisions and television reception is poor in many areas of the country, radio remains an important news disseminator. At last count, Bolivia had more than

title: Media of Bolivia

text: Media of Bolivia In the media of Bolivia there are nearly 200 privately owned television stations, but because rural regions of the country have few televisions and television reception is poor in many areas of the country, radio remains an important news disseminator. At last count, Bolivia had more than 480 radio stations, most of which were regional in scope. Bolivia also has eight national newspapers, to go along with many local ones. Of the national papers, four are based in La Paz, three in Santa Cruz, and one in Cochabamba. Most Bolivians continue to get their news from newspapers

title: Economy of Bolivia

text: Domino's have pulled out of Bolivia in recent years. Banking in Bolivia has long suffered from corruption and weak regulation. However, a series of reforms initiated by the 1993 Banking Law and subsequent acts are gradually improving Bolivia's banking sector. Bolivia has a central bank and nine private banks. Consolidation occurred following reforms, lowering the number of private banks in Bolivia from 14 in 1995 to nine in 2003. Foreign participation and investment in Bolivian banks are allowed. About 90 percent of Bolivian bank deposits are held in U.S. dollars. The Bolivian government is trying to change this situation by

title: Demographics of Bolivia

text: been increasing since 1900, and has only had a negative per annum growth rate twice in its history (1835 and 1882). Bolivia is in the third stage of demographic transition. There were 562,461 immigrants in Bolivia in 2012, with the most (40.5%) coming from Argentina. In 2008, there were 48,809 marriages in Bolivia, and 5,887 divorces throughout the country in 2011. Births and deaths Total Fertility Rate (TFR) (Wanted Fertility Rate) and Crude Birth Rate (CBR): Structure of the population (21 November 2012) (Census) : Source: "UN World Population Prospects" The official languages of Bolivia are Spanish (60.7%), Quechua (21.2%),

title: Demographics of Bolivia

text: in Bolivia were: 2016 average monthly income was estimated in 4,319 Bs. An increase from average monthly income in 1994 of Bs.1,378 ($293). Since April 2014, the minimum wage in Bolivia is Bs.1,488 ($215) per month. The unemployment rate in Bolivia in 2015 was 7.4%. There are an estimated 4.7 million workers in Bolivia. Of that population, 48% are considered to be services, 32% are industry workers (mining, smelting, petroleum, food and beverages, tobacco, handicrafts, clothing, jewelry), and 32% are agriculture workers (soybeans, coffee, coca, cotton, corn, sugarcane, rice, potatoes; Brazil nuts; timber). In comparison with other countries in South