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The popular struggle in Bolivia ended after _____________.

A
Increase in water prices
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Change of government
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Withdrawl of military forces
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Cancellation of contract with MNC
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Solution

The correct option is D Cancellation of contract with MNC
The Popular struggle in Bolivia against the privatisation of water was started in January 2000 when World Bank pressurized Bolivian government to give up their water right which were then sold to an MNC. People went to strike against imposition of heavy taxes. the power of the people forced the officials of the MNC to flee the city and made the government concede to all the demands of the protesters. The contract with the MNC was cancelled and water supply was restored to the municipality at old rates.

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