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Evo Morales
Leading Bolivia’s government from 2006 to 2019.
Hydrocarbon policy · Constitution
- Born
- 26 October 1959
- Birthplace
- Isallawi, Bolivia
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Evo Morales is a Bolivian politician who rose from coca-growers’ union leadership to the presidency. His government expanded state control of resources and social programmes, while his later terms brought conflict over presidential limits.
Early life
Rural childhood
Grew up in an Aymara farming family in Oruro department.
Chapare
Moved with his family to the tropical lowlands, where he farmed and became active in growers’ organisations.
Career
- 1980s
Union leadership
Rose within the coca-growers’ movement.
- 1997
Congress
Was elected to the national legislature.
- 2006
Presidency
Took office after winning the 2005 election.
- 2019
Political crisis
Resigned amid protests, disputed election allegations and pressure from the military.
Policies & public service
Hydrocarbon policy
Increased state control and revenue from gas and oil.
Constitution
Oversaw adoption of a new constitution recognising Bolivia as a plurinational state.
Social programmes
Expanded transfers and public spending during a period of substantial poverty reduction.
Beyond work
Football
Organised and played football from his youth.
Early livelihoods
Worked in farming and a range of manual jobs before his political career.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗CIDOB biography ↗Photo: EneasMx. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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