2008 Bolivian political crisis
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The 2008 Bolivian political crisis saw protests against President Evo Morales and calls for greater autonomy for the country's eastern departments. Demonstrators escalated the protests by seizing natural gas infrastructure and government buildings. In response, supporters of the national government and its reform of the constitution, mobilized across these regions.
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Protesters supporting the autonomy of Santa Cruz. Autonomy movements also took place in other Eastern Bolivian departments. | |||||||
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Evo Morales | Rubén Costas |
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Violence between supporters of Morales and opponents, which reached its peak in the Porvenir massacre on September 11, resulted in at least 15 deaths.[1]