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Indian Revolt
| Length: | 29 min |
| Released: | 2006 |
| Ages: |
College Adult |
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In 2005, Bolivia, the poorest of the South American countries, was on the verge of civil war. After centuries of oppression, the indigenous population began demanding its rights. Indigenous people are in the majority, representing 60 percent of the population. The Aymara and the Quechua in particular began demanding more power, a better living standard, and more respect, but also the nationalization of Bolivia's natural resources, especially natural gas.
Due to a well-organized protest by over one million dissatisfied Indians, the government resigned and the president fled abroad. Plans for selling natural gas to the United States ignited mass riots that took almost 70 lives. The ruling elite of Bolivia was shocked by the marches and the blockades of big cities, and the US's role in the conflict remained undetermined in the event that would become known as the Bolivian gas conflict.
Due to a well-organized protest by over one million dissatisfied Indians, the government resigned and the president fled abroad. Plans for selling natural gas to the United States ignited mass riots that took almost 70 lives. The ruling elite of Bolivia was shocked by the marches and the blockades of big cities, and the US's role in the conflict remained undetermined in the event that would become known as the Bolivian gas conflict.
