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History of Bolivian Politics

Bolivia has always been politically unstable, there have been numerous coups and changes in government which have led to this unstableness. Throughout history, Bolivia has never been able to sustain a working and healthy government

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Factors leading to Issues

There is a multiple factors that have lead to the current state of Bolivian politics, these include Military influence, having affairs on important political affairs. It also includes the issue of polarization. An example of this was when former President Evo Morales was ousted and replaced by an interim government.

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Impact

The impact has led to civil unrest among citizens among other protests by other political groups. This has created a climate of fear and uncertainty among the population. The lack of independence in the judiciary has led to unfair trials and political prosecutions, which the government has influenced. The climate has also led to economic hardships for civilians. Due to political instability, the healthcare system has been underfunded and mismanaged. This has also led to poor hygiene and sanitation, leading to health problems and a lower quality of life. Political turmoil has disrupted the education system, leading to frequent school closures and a lack of resources for students and teachers. Finally Indigenous communities have faced significant challenges, including unregulated mining on their lands and insufficient government action to protect their rights.

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