Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, often referred to as 'Goni,' is a Bolivian politician and businessman who served as President of Bolivia from 1993 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2003. His tenure was marked by significant economic reforms, including privatizations and liberalization policies, aimed at modernizing Bolivia's economy. However, his presidency also faced widespread protests and criticism, particularly regarding social inequality and the controversial gas and oil policies that led to the 2003 gas war. Following his resignation amid violent protests, Sánchez de Lozada fled to the United States, where he has since lived in exile. He was recently mentioned in the news as a potential candidate for the upcoming elections, as the Frente Para la Victoria party has the legal right to invite him to run, despite his controversial past.
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Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was elected president of Bolivia during the time of Rod Morris's visit.
The shot that got me a police beating: Rod Morris’s best photograph | Photography
United Kingdom· 2026-01-21
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was violently overthrown from his presidency in 2003.
Simón Bolívar ¿habrá regresado a Bolivia?
Venezuela· 2025-10-26
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the constitutional president of Bolivia who was overthrown and exiled in 2003.
Esperanza electoral en Bolivia a 22 años del golpe de Estado que derrocó la democraciaVenezuela· 2025-10-16
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada is referenced as a former president with minimal drug seizures during his term.
El Gobierno defiende su estrategia; casi toda la droga sale del Chapare
Bolivia· 2025-09-22
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada is mentioned as having made a significant error that affected Evo Morales's presidential bid.
Dios los cría y el diablo los junta…Bolivia· 2025-09-21
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada played a significant role in the history of Bolivia and the establishment of a liberal economy.
Un error del 21060 que Goni corrigióBolivia· 2025-09-01
Gonzalo 'Goni' Sánchez de Lozada wrote from Washington, United States, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Decree 21060.
Goni reaparece por los 40 años del decreto 21060 y ve que la “demagogia y el autoritarismo” llevaron a Bolivia a una nueva crisisBolivia· 2025-08-29
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was supported by ADN to become president of Bolivia in the 1990s.
ADN y UCS se despiden tras casi 40 años de una activa vida política en BoliviaBolivia· 2025-08-26
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada resigned during the political turmoil leading up to the 2005 elections.
En 20 años Bolivia tuvo seis elecciones; una se anuló por ‘fraude’ y crisis políticaBolivia· 2025-08-17
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada is mentioned as a former president during a time of political agreements for governance.
Dos tercios en la Asamblea y un pacto son la receta para una futura gobernabilidadBolivia· 2025-08-13
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada led from 1993 to 1997 with a growth rate of 4.03%.
Bolivia: dos siglos de persistencia extractiva y crecimiento esquivoBolivia· 2025-08-04
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada took over the presidency after Víctor Paz Estenssoro but did not honor the agreements made with Banzer.
La revelaciones de Ronald MacLean AbaroaBolivia· 2025-08-02
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the president during whose first government Samuel Doria Medina served as minister of Planning.
Doria Medina promete subir la Renta Dignidad y propone financiarla con recorte a privilegiosBolivia· 2025-07-28Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was previously an advisor to Fernando Molina.
Susana Bejarano responde a duras críticas tras confirmar su candidaturaBolivia· 2025-07-06
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, also known as Goni, is a former president of Bolivia who has been in exile for 22 years.
La silla vacía de la pobrezaBolivia· 2025-07-02
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the president of Bolivia who survived an assassination attempt in 2003.
Continuarán los ataques a líderes democráticos de las Américas: sabemos quiénes sonVenezuela· 2025-06-12
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada is referenced as a former president in the context of calls for Luis Arce's resignation.
Marchas por la crisis: gremiales, campesinos y carniceros colapsan el centro paceñoBolivia· 2025-06-09
Jhonny y UCS apoyaron la coalición de Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada en 2002.
Tuto recuerda los pactos de UCS con Goni y Camacho para criticar al nuevo “bloque popular”Bolivia· 2025-06-04
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the president of Bolivia who was ousted in a coup in 2003.
Guerra híbrida del socialismo del siglo XXI contra las democracias en las AméricasVenezuela· 2025-04-29
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada eliminated four ministries in Bolivia in 1993 as part of austerity measures.
Creando, modificando y eliminando ministerios en América Latina
Argentina· 2025-04-29
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada is referenced in the context of betrayal and political controversy.
La hora de la verdad, la hora de la libertadBolivia· 2025-04-15
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the constitutional president whose loyalty led to the exile of many Bolivians.
Bicentenario sin presos ni perseguidos políticosBolivia· 2025-04-05
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the president whose government fell during a crisis in 2003.
La oposición tradicional: ¿es el bloque(o) a la unidad?Bolivia· 2025-02-25
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada was the president during Machicao's tenure as minister of Communication.
Exministro dice que supresión de primarias es inconstitucional y pide que se reponga las elecciones internasBolivia· 2025-02-23
Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada is mentioned as a potential candidate for the FPV.
Tahuichi: El FPV puede invitar a Sánchez de Lozada si así lo ve conveniente; luego hay que ver si puede ser candidatoBolivia· 2025-02-21
