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Spanish conquer Bolivia, which becomes part of the Vice-royalty of Peru.
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Bolivia becomes independent with Simon Bolivar as its president.
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Bolivia becomes landlocked after losing mineral-rich, coastal territory in the Atacama to Chile.
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Peasants and miners overthrow military regime; Victor Paz Estenssoro returns from exile to become president and introduces social and economic reforms, including universal suffrage, nationalisation of tin mines and land redistribution, and improves education and the status of indigenous peoples.
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Vice-President Rene Barrientos stages military coup.
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General Luis Garcia stages coup after inconclusive elections; US and European countries suspend aid in view of allegations of corruption and drug trafficking.
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Leftist Jaime Paz Zamora becomes president and enters power-sharing pact with former dictator Hugo Banzer.
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Some 4 million acres of rainforest allocated to indigenous peoples.
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President Mesa signs natural gas export deal with Argentina. Opponents say deal pre-empts referendum on gas exports planned for July. Protesters take to streets, demand president's resignation.
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Socialist leader Evo Morales wins presidential elections. He becomes the first indigenous Bolivian to take office.
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Bolivia stops US drug enforcement agency from operating in the country.
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Bolivia temporarily leaves UN Conventions on Narcotics in protest against classification of coca as an illegal drug, signs agreement with US and Brazil to help reduce the production of illegal cocaine.