Evo Morales

Morales won the presidential election with 53.7% of the vote, becoming Bolivia's first indigenous president. His victory marked a historic shift in Bolivian politics, ending centuries of exclusion of the indigenous majority.

Morales signed a decree nationalizing Bolivia's oil and gas reserves, ordering the military to occupy energy fields. The state renegotiated contracts with foreign companies, increasing government revenue from the sector from 18% to 82%.

Morales oversaw the drafting and approval of a new constitution that redefined Bolivia as a plurinational state. The constitution recognized indigenous rights, expanded social programs, and allowed for presidential re-election.

Following disputed elections and weeks of protests, Morales resigned under pressure from the military and police. He fled to Mexico, then Argentina, claiming he was the victim of a coup. The interim government led by Jeanine