Bolivian Referendum Reveals Sharp Divisions
Aug 10th, 2008 · In Bolivia on Sunday, President Evo Morales faced a recall referendum. It was the most serious challenge since he took office two years ago.
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Bolivia's Morales Faces Referendum On Presidency
Aug 9th, 2008 · President Evo Morales has built a strong base of support among the poor in the Bolivia's high plains since taking office in 2006. But those in the country's wealthier eastern lowlands say his path to socialism will lead Bolivia to ruin. A referendum is asking Bolivians whether to keep Morales as president.
Bolivia's Richest Province Votes for More Autonomy
May 5th, 2008 · Residents of the largest state in Bolivia voted Sunday on a measure seeking greater political and economic autonomy from the central government. President Evo Morales said the vote in Santa Cruz, where there was scattered violence during the balloting, was illegitimate.
Bolivia Completes Takeover of Natural Gas Fields *
Oct 30th, 2006 · This past weekend, Bolivia's President Evo Morales pulled off what many said was unlikely. He completed the nationalization of several Bolivian natural gas fields that had been developed by foreign companies.
Latin America Split over Bolivian Natural Gas Move ****
May 6th, 2006 · After President Evo Morales nationalized Bolivia's natural gas industry, Brazil froze investments in Bolivia's energy sector. Some leaders in the region are wary of Morales' move toward Cuba's Castro and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.
Bolivia Targets Energy Revenues with Nationalization ****
May 3rd, 2006 · Bolivia's President Evo Morales has nationalized the country's natural gas industry. Foreign energy companies have six months to agree to new contracts for operating in the country. Some analysts say Morales may have miscalculated their willingness to remain in Bolivia.
Marketplace Report: State Control of Bolivia's Gas
May 2nd, 2006 · Bolivia, which recently elected a leftist president with close ties to Venezuela and Cuba, is poised to nationalize the nation's natural-gas industry. President Evo Morales on Monday ordered the military to occupy natural-gas fields and threatened to oust foreign firms that do not recognize state control. Alex Chadwick talks with John Dimsdale of Marketplace.
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