The popular struggle in Bolivia ended after _____________.
A
Increase in water prices
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B
Change of government
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C
Withdrawl of military forces
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D
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.