The Cultural Democratic Revolution in Bolivia refers to a series of political ch

The Cultural Democratic Revolution in Bolivia refers to a series of political changes, social and economic measures implemented during the government of Evo Morales, who assumed the presidency in 2006 as the first indigenous president of Bolivia. This process sought to transform the structure of the Bolivian State and society to include and empower indigenous communities and other historically marginalized sectors.. ### Context and Background Before Morales came to power, Bolivia experienced great social and racial inequalities, with indigenous and peasant populations politically and economically relegated. The Cultural Democratic Revolution emerges as a response to this context of exclusion, Inspired by a broader movement of change in Latin America towards left-wing governments and a revaluation of indigenous culture and rights. ### Main Features 1. **Nationalization of Natural Resources**: One of the first and most significant measures was the nationalization of natural resources., especially gas and oil. This action sought to recover the country's economic sovereignty and use the income generated to finance social programs.. 2. **New Constitution of 2009**: Under the Morales government, Bolivia adopted a new Constitution that redefined the State as plurinational and promoter of collective rights, including the rights of indigenous and peasant nations and peoples. Rights to self-determination were established, self-government, and the preservation of indigenous cultures and languages. 3. **Indigenous Empowerment**: Policies were implemented to increase the representation and participation of indigenous communities in the country's political life.. This included the creation of direct participation mechanisms and the reservation of seats in the Legislative Assembly for indigenous representatives.. 4. **Economic and Social Redistribution**: Through nationalization