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2006 in Bolivia

Explore 7 historical events and records for Bolivia in 2006.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 2006

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January

22 January 2006

Election

Veltze, Eduardo Rodriguez · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Rodriguez Veltze transfers presidential authority to Evo Morales after the 2005 election.

22 January 2006

President of Bolivia

Morales Ayma, Juan Evo · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Morales is inaugurated as President of Bolivia.

May

1 May 2006

Gas Nationalization

Morales Ayma, Juan Evo · San Alberto · President of Bolivia · Economy / Hydrocarbons Nationalization

Morales announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector

1 May 2006

Nationalization

Morales, Evo · San Alberto · President of Bolivia · Economy / Gas Industry

Announces nationalization of the hydrocarbons sector and orders troops to occupy gas installations

1 May 2006

Nationalization of Hydrocarbons

Morales Ayma, Juan Evo · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Morales decrees state control over Bolivia's hydrocarbon resources and production.

August

6 August 2006

Constituent Assembly

Morales Ayma, Juan Evo · Sucre · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Morales inaugurates the Constituent Assembly charged with drafting a new constitution.

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2006

Missile Transfer Investigation

Veltze, Eduardo Rodriguez · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Rodriguez Veltze faces investigation over the transfer of Bolivian missiles to the United States.

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