Question

What was the main reason of Bolivia’s water war ? Choose the most appropriate answer from the following : (A) Privatisation of water supply (B) Irregular water supply (C) Supply of poor quality water (D) An increase in water price by four times

Answer 1

Bolivia’s Water War was a series of protests that happened between December 1999 and April 2000 in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Also known as Cochabamba Water War, the demonstrations and violence took place to protest against privatization of municipal water supply of the city.

Water rates were hiked after a joint venture took place to construct a dam.

Answer 2

(D) An increase in water price by four times.

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