Nationalist Revolutionary Movement
Urriolagoitia expands repression against the MNR and other reformist organisations.
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1949 in Bolivia
Explore 7 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1949.
Historical records for Bolivia in 1949
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Civil War of 1949
Urriolagoitia's government defeats a nationwide MNR-led uprising known as the Civil War of 1949.
Conservative Government
Urriolagoitia leads a conservative administration facing growing opposition from the MNR and labour movement.
Election
Leftist gains in the 1949 legislative election intensify pressure on Hertzog's government.
Nationalist Revolutionary Movement
The Urriolagoitia Government barely regains control, the die is cast on the moribund "Oligarchic State" of 1880-1936, resuscitated only temporarily (194043 and 194652) by the economic and mining interests that uphold it. A counter-reaction takes place and a series of violent nation-wide rebellions catalyze the so-called Civil War of MaySeptember 1949
PURS
PURS leaders withdraw confidence from Hertzog as political conflict and labour unrest increase.
Resignation of Enrique Hertzog Garaiz
Hertzog resigns and transfers presidential authority to Vice President Urriolagoitia.
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