Revolutionary Government
Siles Zuazo leads the provisional revolutionary authority before Paz Estenssoro returns.
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1952 in Bolivia
Explore 11 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1952.
Historical records for Bolivia in 1952
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April
President of Bolivia
Paz Estenssoro begins his first presidency after the National Revolution.
Bolivian Workers Central
The revolutionary government recognises the newly created Bolivian Workers Central.
Bolivian Workers' Center
Lechin helps found the COB as organised labour gains power after the revolution
July
Universal Suffrage
Paz Estenssoro's government establishes universal adult suffrage.
October
Creation of COMIBOL
Paz Estenssoro creates COMIBOL to administer state mining operations.
Nationalization of Mines
Paz Estenssoro nationalises the major tin-mining groups and transfers them to state control.
Tin Mine Nationalization
The MNR government nationalises the major tin mines and creates COMIBOL
Other events (month unknown)
Coup
Barrientos supports the 1952 Revolution and helps return Paz Estenssoro from exile.
Return from Exile
Paz Estenssoro returns from exile after the MNR's revolutionary victory.
Revolutionary Presidency
Paz Estenssoro leads the first MNR government created by the 1952 Revolution.
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