Abstract
Bolivia is a Republic. The seat of government is in La Paz, although the legal capital and also the seat of justice are located in Sucre. The country is separated in 9 administrative divisions: Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Beni, La Paz, Oruro, Pando, Potosi, Santa Cruz and Tarija.
Bolivia gained its independence from Spain on 6th August 1825 and ever since then, it's legal system is based on the Spanish law and the Napoleonic Code.
The main political movements are the Movement toward Socialism (MAS), Social Democratic Power (PODEMOS), Nationalist Revolutionary Movement (MNR), and National Unity (UN).
Since 2005, the chief of state is Evo Morales; he has been elected by universal adult suffrage, by the people above 18 years old. He is the first aborigine president and his election changed the battle of wills bringing hope and aspirations among aborigine, poor or isolated people.
The Bolivian law is based on a constitution of 1967 and it was revised in August 1994. However a new constitution has been drafted in 2007, a referendum was scheduled for last January, and the document has been approved.
The project of the constitution involves some rules on the rights over water supply, food security, health, education, accommodation, basics services, justice and various other rights. The privatization of water management from the control of private enterprises of energy supply or basic services, will be prevented by the Constitution, although President Evo Morales has nationalized vast natural gas reserves.
