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1981 in Bolivia

Explore 2 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1981.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1981

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August

4 August 1981

Resignation of Luis Garcia Meza Tejada

Garcia Meza Tejada, Luis · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Garcia Meza resigns as military support for his dictatorship collapses.

September

4 September 1981

Military Presidency

Torrelio Villa, Celso · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Torrelio succeeds Garcia Meza as head of the military government.

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