Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada

ModernPoliticianBolivia1930 — ?

Goni, Bolivian president who fled during Gas War.

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Quick Facts

Born

1930

Country

Bolivia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score52.0

Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada — Complete Timeline

1993 AD

Elected President of BoliviaPolitical Action◆ Major

Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was elected president of Bolivia, serving from 1993 to 1997. His first term was marked by neoliberal economic reforms, including privatization of state enterprises.

PresidencyNeoliberalism

Impact: national

1994 AD

Implemented Capitalization ProgramReform◆ Major

Sánchez de Lozada's government implemented the 'Capitalization' program, which privatized major state-owned companies, including the national airline, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors. This aimed to attract foreign investment but was controversial.

PrivatizationEconomy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2002 AD

Elected President AgainPolitical Action◆ Major

Sánchez de Lozada was elected president for a second term, serving from 2002 to 2003. His second term was marked by social unrest and opposition to his economic policies.

PresidencyElection

Impact: national

2003 AD

Gas War and ResignationPolitical Action◆ Major

Sánchez de Lozada faced massive protests known as the 'Gas War' over plans to export natural gas through Chile. The protests turned violent, resulting in over 60 deaths. He resigned and fled to the United States.

Gas WarResignationProtests

Impact: nationaltragic

Exiled in United StatesPolitical Action

After resigning, S

ExileLegal

Impact: nationaltragic