Estado plurinacional latinoamericano: elementos do caso boliviano

Abstract

This work is an analysis of the recognition of the Bolivian plurinationality achieved through constitutional amendments of 2009, which raised the original peoples to statehood. Object of study languishes the debate about the state implemented new paradigm in Bolivia, bringing at sight relevant introductory questions in regard to living in society through social pacts and deals with the institution of the Absolutist State and Liberal. Presents discussions of nationalism in some manifestations of this modern phenomenon. Thus, introduces the Plurinational State emphasizing the recognition of a multicultural society in Bolivia. With the advent of the 2009 Constitution Bolivian indigenous peoples were treated as nations, a fact that brought a complete change in the political system of Bolivia, as well as make possible the existence of sociocultural institutions referring to existing nations. The Plurinational State presents itself as a new model for aggregating state within itself different cultures and protect the freedom of the various nations within his constituency.