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Casa Grande del Pueblo

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Controversy surrounded the location of the tower's proposed site, Casa Alencastre, a former residence of the archbishop that was built in 1821, before the creation of the Bolivian state. Cultural and historical groups opposed the destruction of Casa Alencastre. The historical building was ultimately
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The proposal for the tower was initially declined due to municipal height restrictions in the historical district, with La Paz's mayoral office saying that the Land Use and Settlement Patterns prohibited such buildings, with spokesperson Luis Lugones stating "If the government wants to build a 10 or
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furniture, including a bed with indigenous patterns adorning the frame. The bathroom and dressing room measuring at 47 square metres (510 sq ft) and featured both a shower and jacuzzi. A sitting room was decorated with a painting that had multiple portraits of world politicians, including
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The building features a helipad and the top two floors were reserved for the president, featuring a gym, spa and private elevator. The presidential suite in total was 1,068 square metres (11,500 sq ft). The bedroom was 61 square metres (660 sq ft) and featured unique designer
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is featured while an archway displays 36 faces, half man and half woman, representing the 36 recognized indigenous groups of Bolivia. On the exterior, three symbols are displayed representing the three climate zones of Bolivia; the
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The 29-story tower standing at 120 metres (390 ft) was the tallest building in the capital city of La Paz when completed.
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reverted to occupying the Palacio Quemado from 2019 to 2020. Following the inauguration of
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Casa Grande del Pueblo was inaugurated by Morales on 9 August 2018 and cost $ 34 million.
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in 2018. It is a 29 story tower. Inaugurated on 9 August 2018 during the presidency of
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assisted with bypassing the law, however, permitting the tower's construction.
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on 8 November 2020, it has again become the residence of the president.
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12-story palace, that would be prohibited". Allies of President
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following Zúñiga being relieved from his post by President
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attempted to storm the Casa Grande del Pueblo as part of a
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Buildings and structures in La Paz Department (Bolivia)
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due to alleged threats made against former president
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Casa Grande del Pueblo in 2018 (the 29 story tower)
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La Paz
Palace
La Paz
Bolivia
Coordinates
16°29′48″S 68°08′02″W / 16.49667°S 68.13389°W / -16.49667; -68.13389
Government of Bolivia
Palacio Quemado
Evo Morales
President of Bolivia
Jeanine Áñez
Luis Arce
Evo Morales
Plurinational Legislative Assembly
Pachamama
Roberto Mamani Mamani
Andes
Nelson Mandela
Fidel Castro
2024 Bolivian coup attempt
Bolivian military forces
Juan José Zúñiga
coup attempt
Luis Arce
Evo Morales
"New palace for Bolivian president"
"Arce ingresa a la Casa Grande del Pueblo para iniciar sus funciones como Presidente"

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