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2003 in Bolivia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Bolivia in 2003.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 2003

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October

17 October 2003

Gas War

Lozada, Gonzalo Sanchez de · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Sanchez de Lozada resigns after deadly protests over natural-gas policy.

17 October 2003

President of Bolivia

Mesa Gisbert, Carlos · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Mesa Gisbert assumes the presidency after Sanchez de Lozada resigns.

17 October 2003

Resignation of Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada

Lozada, Gonzalo Sanchez de · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Politics / Gas War

Sanchez de Lozada resigns after mass protests over gas exports and state violence

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