Banzer Coup
Banzer overthrows Torres with military and conservative political support.
Role range: 1971-1978
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hugo Banzer Suarez Biography and Timeline
Follow Hugo Banzer Suarez through 5 dated historical records for Bolivia.
Hugo Banzer Suarez, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1971–2000Years on this page
1971
1974
Political Repression
Banzer bans major party and union activity as his dictatorship hardens
Role range: 1971-1978
1978
General Election
Banzer permits a presidential election as pressure increases for a return to civilian rule.
Role range: 1971-1978
1997
Democratic Presidency
Banzer returns to office as an elected civilian president.
Role range: 1997-2001
2000
Cochabamba Water Conflict
Banzer's government cancels the water concession after sustained protests in Cochabamba.
Role range: 1997-2001 – 1997-2001
Records, sources and methodology
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