Bolivia

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Politics of Bolivia takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the president is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The President of Bolivia is the head of state of Bolivia. ... Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro), popularly known as Evo (IPA: ), is the President of Bolivia, and is considered to be the countrys first indigenous head of state in over 450 years since the Spanish Conquest. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the nations capital, La Paz. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ... This article lists political parties in Bolivia. ... Politics of Bolivia Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in Bolivia ... The 2005 Bolivian presidential election was held on December 18, 2005. ... The 2005 Bolivian legislative election was held simultaneously with the presidential election on 18 December 2005. ... Bolivia is divided into nine departments (Spanish: departamentos). ... Human Rights in Bolivia Bolivia is in accord with general human rights standards. ... The Bolivian Gas War was a social conflict in Bolivia centering around the exploitation of the countrys vast natural gas reserves. ... The Bolivia natural gas protests in early 2005 are in many ways a continuation of the 2003 Bolivia Gas War, and some refer to the 2005 protests as a Second Bolivian Gas War. ... Bolivia traditionally has maintained normal diplomatic relations with all hemispheric states except Chile. ... Foreign aid to Bolivia funds its improvement projects and to service its large external debt. ... This is the history of Bolivia. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... Republics with presidential systems are shown in blue A presidential system, or a congressional system, is a system of government of a republic where the executive branch is elected separately from the legislative. ... Representative democracy is a form of democracy founded on the exercise of popular sovereignty by the peoples representants. ... In a broad definition a republic is a state or country that is led by people who do not base their political power on any principle beyond the control of the people of that state or country. ... The President of Bolivia is the head of state of Bolivia. ... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ... The head of government is the leader of the government or cabinet. ... Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law. ... A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with the power to adopt laws. ... In law, the judiciary or judicature is the system of courts which administer justice and provide a mechanism for the resolution of disputes. ...

Overview

Bolivia's 1967 constitution, revised in 1994, provides for balanced executive, legislative, and judicial powers. The traditionally strong executive, however, tends to overshadow the Congress, whose role is generally limited to debating and approving legislation initiated by the executive. The judiciary, consisting of the Supreme Court and departmental and lower courts, has long been riddled with corruption and inefficiency. Through revisions to the constitution in 1994, and subsequent laws, the government has initiated potentially far-reaching reforms in the judicial system and processes. The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ...

Hugo Banzer Suárez was elected president in 1997. No candidate received a majority of the popular vote, but Banzer won a congressional runoff election on 5 August, 1997 after forming a "megacoalition" with MIR, UCS, CONDEPA, NFR and PDC. As a result of no candidate winning a majority in the 30 June, 2002 election, Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was chosen president by Congress, winning an 84-43 vote against contestant Evo Morales. Following the resignation of the elected president on 17 October, 2003, Vice President Carlos Mesa assumed the presidency. Mesa was in turn replaced by chief justice of the Supreme Court Eduardo Rodríguez in June 2005. Six months later, on December 18, 2005, the Socialist indigenous leader, Evo Morales, was elected president. Hugo Banzer Suárez (May 10, 1926 – May 5, 2002) was a Bolivian soldier, polititian and dictator. ... The majority of this article is about heads of states. ... Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada Bustamante (born July 1, 1830), familiarly known as Goni the Clown, is a former two-term president of Bolivia and an award winning comedian. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ... Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro), popularly known as Evo (IPA: ), is the President of Bolivia, and is considered to be the countrys first indigenous head of state in over 450 years since the Spanish Conquest. ... Carlos Diego Mesa Gisbert (born August 12, 1953) was the President of Bolivia from October 17, 2003 until his resignation on June 6, 2005. ... Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé (born March 2, 1956) is the current president of the transitional government of Bolivia; prior to that appointment he was the chief justice of the Supreme Court. ... 2005 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Deaths in June June 27: Shelby Foote June 27: John T. Walton June 26: Richard Whiteley June 25: John Fiedler June 25: Chet Helms June 24: Paul Winchell June 21: Jaime Cardinal Sin June 20: Jack Kilby... Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro), popularly known as Evo (IPA: ), is the President of Bolivia, and is considered to be the countrys first indigenous head of state in over 450 years since the Spanish Conquest. ...

Executive branch

The president is elected to a five-year term by popular vote. Elected president Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada resigned in October 2003, and was substituted by vice-president Carlos Mesa. Mesa was in turn replaced by chief justice of the Supreme Court Eduardo Rodríguez in June 2005. Six months later, on December 18, 2005, the Socialist indigenous leader, Evo Morales, was elected president, to the general dismay of the United States government.α The President of Bolivia is the head of state of Bolivia. ... Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro), popularly known as Evo (IPA: ), is the President of Bolivia, and is considered to be the countrys first indigenous head of state in over 450 years since the Spanish Conquest. ... The Movement toward Socialism (Movimiento al Socialism, MAS) is a leftist party led by Evo Morales. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Álvaro Marcelo García Linera is vice president of Bolivia of 2006 as a member of the Movement Toward Socialism party. ... The Movement toward Socialism (Movimiento al Socialism, MAS) is a leftist party led by Evo Morales. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada Bustamante (born July 1, 1830), familiarly known as Goni the Clown, is a former two-term president of Bolivia and an award winning comedian. ... Carlos Diego Mesa Gisbert (born August 12, 1953) was the President of Bolivia from October 17, 2003 until his resignation on June 6, 2005. ... Eduardo Rodríguez Veltzé (born March 2, 1956) is the current president of the transitional government of Bolivia; prior to that appointment he was the chief justice of the Supreme Court. ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Legislative branch

La Paz is the political capital of Bolivia.

The bicameral National Congress (Congreso Nacional) consists of the Chamber of Senators (Cámara de Senadores) (27 seats; members are elected by proportional representation from party lists to serve five-year terms) and the Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados) (130 seats; 68 are directly elected from their districts and 62 are elected by proportional representation from party lists to serve five-year terms). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... La Paz, Bolivia Central La Paz Panoramic sight of the city of La Paz La Paz or Chuquiyapu (chuqui, gold, yapu, farm) is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of La Paz Department. ... The bicameral legislature of the United States is housed in a capitol building with two wings. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the nations capital, La Paz. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ...

Political parties and elections

The following election results include names of political parties. See for additional information about parties the List of political parties in Bolivia. An overview on elections and election results is included in Elections in Bolivia.

Other parties include: An election is a decision making process whereby people vote for preferred political candidates or parties to act as representatives in government. ... A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues. ... This article lists political parties in Bolivia. ... An election is a decision making process whereby people vote for preferred political candidates or parties to act as representatives in government. ... Politics of Bolivia Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in Bolivia ... Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro), popularly known as Evo (IPA: ), is the President of Bolivia, and is considered to be the countrys first indigenous head of state in over 450 years since the Spanish Conquest. ... Alvaro Marcelo García Linera is a Bolivian politician with the Movement Toward Socialism party. ... The Movement toward Socialism (Movimiento al Socialismo, MAS) is a leftist party led by Evo Morales. ... Jorge Fernando Tuto Quiroga Ramírez (born May 5, 1960) was President of Bolivia from August 7, 2001 to August 6, 2002. ... The Democratic and Social Power (Poder Democrático y Social) is a political party in Bolivia. ... The National Unity Front (Frente de Unidad Nacional) is a political party in Bolivia. ... MNR logo The Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (Spanish: Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario) is a political party in Bolivia. ... Felipe Quispe (left) and Evo Morales. ... The Indigenous Pachakuti Movement (Movimiento Indígena Pachakuti) is a political party in Bolivia. ... NFR logo The New Republican Force (Nueva Fuerza Republicana) is a center-right personalist party in Bolivia. ... The National Congress (Spanish: Congreso Nacional) is the national legislature of Bolivia, based in the capital of La Paz. ... The Movement toward Socialism (Movimiento al Socialismo, MAS) is a leftist party led by Evo Morales. ... The Democratic and Social Power (Poder Democrático y Social) is a political party in Bolivia. ... The National Unity Front (Frente de Unidad Nacional) is a political party in Bolivia. ... MNR logo The Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (Spanish: Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario) is a political party in Bolivia. ... The Indigenous Pachakuti Movement (Movimiento Indígena Pachakuti) is a political party in Bolivia. ... NFR logo The New Republican Force (Nueva Fuerza Republicana) is a center-right personalist party in Bolivia. ...

• Bolivian Socialist Falange or FSB – Romel Pantoja
• Civic Solidarity Union or UCS – Johnny Fernández
• Free Bolivia Movement or MBL – Franz Barrios
• Marshal of Ayacucho Institutional Vanguard or VIMA – Freddy Zabala
• Movement of the Revolutionary Left or MIR – Jaime Paz
• Movement Without Fear or MSM – Juan Del Granado
• Nationalist Democratic Action or ADN – Jorge Fernando Quiroga
• Socialist Party or PS – Jeres Justiniano

Jorge Fernando Tuto Quiroga Ramírez (born May 5, 1960) was President of Bolivia from August 7, 2001 to August 6, 2002. ...

Political pressure groups

Some political pressure groups are:

• Cocalero Groups – Evo Morales
• indigenous organizations
• "El Alto" Social Movements Roberto De La Cruz
• Aymara Indigenous Confederate Movements Felipe Quispe
• "El Alto" FEJUVE Abel Mamani
• labor unions
• Sole Confederation of Campesino Workers of Bolivia or CSUTCB – Roman Loayaza
• Autonomic Oriental Party

Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959 in Orinoca, Oruro), popularly known as Evo (IPA: ), is the President of Bolivia, and is considered to be the countrys first indigenous head of state in over 450 years since the Spanish Conquest. ... Felipe Quispe (left) and Evo Morales. ... The Bolivian Workers Center (Spanish: Central Obrera Boliviana, COB) is the chief trade union federation in Bolivia. ... The Unique Confederation of Rural Laborers of Bolivia (Spanish: Confederación Sindical Única de Trabajadores Campesinos de Bolivia, CSUTCB) is a union of peasants in Bolivia. ...

Judicial branch

• Supreme Court (Corte Suprema), judges appointed for 10-year terms by National Congress
• District Courts (one in each department)
• Provincial and local courts (to try minor cases)

Local government

Bolivia is divided in Nine departments (departamentos, singular - departamento); Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Beni, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz, Tarija. Bolivia's nine departments received greater autonomy under the Administrative Decentralization law of 1995. Departmental autonomy further increased with the first popular elections for departmental governors, known as prefects, on 18 December 2005. Bolivian cities and towns are governed by directly elected mayors and councils. Municipal elections were held on 5 December 2004, with councils elected to five-year terms. The Popular Participation Law of April 1994, which distributes a significant portion of national revenues to municipalities for discretionary use, has enabled previously neglected communities to make striking improvements in their facilities and services. Chuquisaca is a department of Bolivia, with an area of 51,524 km². Population (2001 census) 1,352,000. ... Map of Bolivia showing Cochabamba department Cochabamba is one of the nine component departments of Bolivia. ... See also Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. ... La Paz is one of the 18 departments (departamentos) into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. ... Oruro is a department in Bolivia, with an area of 53,588 km2. ... Pando is a department of Bolivia, with an area of 63,827 km². Population (2001 census) 52,525. ... Potosi may refer to: Potosí, a city and department in Bolivia A few places in the United States: Potosi, Missouri Potosi, Texas Potosi, Wisconsin Potosi (town), Wisconsin This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Santa Cruz is the largest department in Bolivia, with an area of 370,621 km². Population (2001 census) 2,029,471. ... Tarija is a city in southern Bolivia, located 22. ... Bolivia is divided into nine departments (Spanish: departamentos). ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

International affairs

International organization participation: CAN, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITU, LAES, LAIA, Mercosur (associate), MIGA, MINUSTAH, MONUC, NAM, OAS, ONUB, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, RG, UN, UNAMSIL, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNMIK, UNMIL, UNMISET, UNOCI, UPU, WCL, WCO, WFTU, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WToO, WTO The Rio Group is an international organization of Latin American states. ...

References

• This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. 2005
• This article contains material from the US Department of State's Background Notes which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. 2003

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See also

• List of presidents of Bolivia

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