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1971 in Bolivia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1971.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1971

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June

1 June 1971

People's Assembly

Torres, Juan Jose · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Torres permits the People's Assembly of unions and leftist organisations to convene.

August

21 August 1971

Banzer Coup

Banzer Suarez, Hugo · La Paz · General · Government / Government of Bolivia

Banzer overthrows Torres with military and conservative political support.

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1971

Human Rights Advocacy

Salinas, Luis Adolfo Siles · La Paz · Former President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Siles Salinas returns to Bolivia and becomes a prominent defender of human rights.

1971

Opposition to Banzer

Salinas, Luis Adolfo Siles · La Paz · Former President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Siles Salinas participates in political opposition during the Banzer dictatorship.

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