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1937 in Bolivia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1937.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1937

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March

13 March 1937

Nationalization

Toro, David · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Economy / Oil Industry

Nationalizes Standard Oil's Bolivian holdings after the Chaco War

13 March 1937

Nationalization of Standard Oil

Toro, David · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Toro nationalises Standard Oil's Bolivian properties.

13 March 1937

Standard Oil Nationalization

Toro, David · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Economy / Oil Nationalization

Toro nationalises Standard Oil's Bolivian assets

July

13 July 1937

Military Coup

Busch, German · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Busch removes Toro and takes control of the military socialist government.

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