What was the basic cause of Bolivia’s water War?

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The price of oil increased four times

The price of water increase four times

The price of bread increased ten times

The price of vegetables increased two time

answer is B.

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The price of water increased four times was the basic cause of Bolivia's water War. Bolivia's government sold the city of Cochabamba's municipal water supply rights to a global corporation. The firm promptly increased the price of water by four times, sparking widespread outrage. In January 2000, a coalition of labour, human rights, and community leaders successfully organised a four-day general strike in the city. The strike was called off after the administration agreed to discuss it; nonetheless, nothing happened. Rather than finding a solution, the police used severe repression, and the government declared martial law. However, the people's strength pushed MNC leaders to evacuate the city and compelled the government to agree to all of the demonstrators' requests

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