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The flag of the Patujú flower (in Spanish: Spanish: Bandera de la flor de patujú) is a special flag used in Bolivia. It features Bolivia's national flower, the Patujú flower. This flag is important because it stands for the indigenous (native) people who live in Eastern Bolivia. It has also been used by people who disagreed with former president Evo Morales as a way to show their feelings.

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Patujú flower
Flag of the Patujú flower.svg
Use Civil flag and ensign normal
Proportion 8:11
Adopted 2013 (Santa Cruz Department)
2014 (Beni Department)
2018 (La Paz Department)
2019 (officially adopted by national government)
Design Patujú Flower in 45° degrees
Designed by Adolfo Chávez Beyuma
Antonio Soto Guatara
Bandera de las naciones y pueblos indígena originario campesinos de tierras bajas del Departamento de La Paz.svg
Variant flag of the Patujú flower
Use popular version in Santa Cruz

History of the Patujú Flag

Early Use and Protests

The idea for the Patujú flag grew during protests in 2011 and 2012. People were demonstrating against building a road through an important area called the Indigenous Land and Isiboro-Secure National Park (TIPNIS). The Patujú flower became a symbol for eastern Bolivia during these protests. The flag was seen in many of these demonstrations.

Official Recognition

At first, the flag was not officially recognized by the government. However, it started to gain official use in different parts of Bolivia:

National Adoption

During the time when Jeanine Áñez was president, the Patujú flag was used alongside other official flags. It was seen in important government buildings like the Palacio Quemado and at official events. In 2019, the national government officially adopted the flag. This meant it became a recognized national symbol for all of Bolivia.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Bandera de la flor de patujú para niños

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