VOICED: Otro mayo nacional en Bolivia

The transcript discusses worker protests in La Paz on May Day, where Evo Morales announced the nationalization of a Spanish electricity company. This move follows Argentina's expropriation of YPF from Repsol. Morales has a history of nationalizing companies on May Day, including hydrocarbons, telecommunications, and mining. Despite the nationalization, Morales assured Repsol that their investments in Bolivia would be respected.

What was the symbolic representation of Evo Morales by the workers during the protests?

• A painting

• A puppet

• A statue

• A flag

What significant action did Evo Morales take on May 1st?

• He announced a new labor law

• He nationalized a Spanish electricity company

• He increased workers' wages

• He resigned from his position

How did labor leader Juan Carlos Trujillo respond to the nationalization?

• He supported it wholeheartedly

• He believed it would stop labor claims

• He stated it wouldn't halt labor demands

• He called for more nationalizations

Which country had recently expropriated a company from Repsol before Bolivia's nationalization?

• Chile

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Peru

What assurance did Evo Morales give to the president of Repsol after nationalizing the electricity company?

• That Repsol would receive compensation

• That Repsol's investments would be respected

• That all foreign companies would be nationalized

• That Repsol would be the next to be nationalized