Bolivia
Historical Events
1000 - Collapse of the Tiwanaku Polity
The Tiwanaku polity, a significant pre-Columbian civilization, collapsed around this time.
1440 - Colla–Inca War
This conflict marked the beginning of Inca rule in western Bolivia.
1560 - Spanish Conquest of Bolivia
Spanish conquistadores arrived, forcibly taking control of the region in the 16th century.
1809 - First Rebellion in Sucre
An unsuccessful rebellion against Spanish rule occurred in Sucre on May 25.
1825 - Establishment of the Republic
The Republic of Bolivia was established, named after Simón Bolívar.
1879 - Loss of Pacific Coast
Bolivia lost its coastal territory to Chile during the Pacific War.
1903 - Loss of Acre Territory
The Acre territory was lost to Brazil after its takeover from 1899 to 1903.
1952 - Bolivian National Revolution
This revolution established universal suffrage and nationalized tin mining.
1982 - End of Non-Elected Military Rule
The last non-elected military ruler left office, marking a transition to democracy.
2006 - Evo Morales' Presidency Begins
Evo Morales became president, leading to significant economic growth and political stability.
2023 - Current Political Status
Bolivia is classified as a partly-free democracy by Freedom House.