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The Revolution You Didn't See

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This film charts the progress of the Chiquitano people of Bolivia in their struggle to regain their ancestral lands theatened by illegal loggers, ranchers and land speculators -- ending with them finally receiving the title deeds in July 2007.

It's one of several stories which tell how over the past few years the indigenous people have turned the political tide in Bolivia.

They've taken to the streets in protest over the privatisation of gas and water.  They've entered politics either at a local or national level in order to protect their natural and economic resources and gain basic human rights.

The protests over water in Cochabamba led to the rise of Evo Morales - the first indigenous President of Bolivia in January 2006.

But it's also the story of committed and determined ordinary people like Jose Bailaba, Justo Seoane, Nancy Arequipa and others who've been part of this transformation.  

After decades of repression it's their courage and determination not to be silent in the face of discrimination which has led to the overthrow of the old order.

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Grassroots communities at all levels have worked to get their land rights recognised, to get new houses and schools built and to get access to water and sanitation.

As one indigenous woman says during a May Day celebration: "I'm supporting the present government so that justice can be done, especially justice for the most excluded, something that is so badly needed in our homeland".  

Indigenous people account for more than 50 per cent of Bolivia's population in what is South America's poorest country.
 
Find out more about Oxfam's work in Bolivia.

Last Updated ( Friday, 22 February 2008 )
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