While many factors contributed to Bolivia’s current upheaval, the pattern of rightist revanchism, the role of oligarchic forces, external actors, and the military suggests we are witnessing a coup. And those resisting the coup are under great threat.
The overthrow of the elected leader cannot be understood without a glance at the nation's massive reserves of lithium. Bolivia has suffered a series of coups, often conducted by the military and oligarchy on behalf of transnational mining companies.
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