Question

Which among the following led the struggle against ‘privatisation of water’ in Bolivia? A. Political parties B. Farmers C. Factory workers D. FEDEC

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to the question is D) FEDECOR

Not FEDEC but FEDECOR

Answer 2

D. FEDECOR

Explanation:

The Bolivian government sold the water rights of the Cochabamba city to a multinational company, which increased the price of water four times. People protested against this move and conducted a general strike in January 2000. Government agreed to negotiate in order to call off the strike, but later took no action.

So, people of the city formed FEDECOR, which was an organisation consisting of local farmers, engineers, environmentalists, workers union, students and even street children. They organized a strike in April, but the government imposed martial law. Finally, the MNC officials were forced to leave the city due to the continuous protests. Government finally relented and restored water at old municipality rates.