Cochabamba water war: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Bolivian water war
Date	November 1999 - April 2000
Location	Bolivia • Cochabamba

Photos

A group of street vendors and children confronts a riot police officer in full gear on a city street in Cochabamba, Bolivia, during protests over water price hikes.

A group of protesters gathers outside the Aguas del Tunari office in Cochabamba, Bolivia, with one man pointing toward the company sign above the gated entrance.

Evo Morales sits at a table speaking to the press, surrounded by microphones and recording devices held by journalists in La Paz, Bolivia.

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Topics

water privatization