1545★★★★★
Silver discovered at Potosí
The vast silver deposits of Cerro Rico at Potosí begin to be mined, supplying huge quantities of silver to Spain and the world economy.
Economy· Bolivia, Spain
Countries / Latin America
History of Bolivia
3 notable historical events in Bolivia, in chronological order.
16th century
19th century
- 1879 – 1884★★★★★
War of the Pacific
Chile defeats Peru and Bolivia in a war over the mineral-rich Atacama Desert; Bolivia loses its access to the sea.
War· Chile, Peru, Bolivia
20th century
- October 9, 1967★★★★★
Death of Che Guevara
Revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara is captured and executed by the Bolivian army in La Higuera.
Death· Bolivia, Argentina, Cuba