What was the important reason of Bolivia's Water War?

Decrease in water supply by the MNC

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Increase in the price of water by the Government

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Privatization of water

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Pressure of World Bank to release water

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Solution

The correct option is C Privatization of water
The Cochabamba Water War or Bolivia's Water War took place in Cochabamba, which is Bolivia's fourth largest city in response to the privatization of the city's municipal water supply. Bolivian government was facing economic challenges and turned to World Bank for help. For generating independent growth, Bolivia had to privatize its railway, telephone system, airline, hydrocarbon industry to bring stability. Option C is the correct answer.

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