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Morales follows Chavez leads Bolivia to the left

Posted by Giovanni: Increasingly the political agenda of President Morales of Bolivia is looking like that of his Venezuelan ally Hugo Chavez, as he moves his country inexorably to the left. Original source: CNN . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / edition. cnn. com/ 2007/ WORLD/ americas/ 04/ 06/ morales. bolivia. ap, anchor: Morales adapts 'Chavismo' to Bolivia]
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Clamor grows for country to be divided

Posted by Giovanni: For years leaders in the gas-rich eastern lowlands of Bolivia have called for more autonomy from the central government in La Paz. Since Morales took power, the clamor has grown even more strident. Original source: Christian Science Monitor . Autonomy push sparks racial strife in Bolivia
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Bolivia to re-nationalize main telecoms company.

Posted by Giovanni: Announcing a commission to look into the matter, the Bolivian government has announced plans to re-nationalize the country's principal telecommunications company. Original source: International Herald Tribune . Bolivia plots nationalization of principal telecom company
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The trend to nationalize energy reserves is spreading

Posted by Giovanni: After Russia led the way, other countries followed the trend to nationalize their energy reserves, and now Bolivia has followed Venezuelan President Hugo Ch vez in doing the same in Latin America. Original source: Christian Science Monitor . Adventurism in the Andes
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Two faced attitude over nationalization move

Posted by Giovanni: The world outcry over the nationalization of the energy industry in Bolivia by President Morales is seen as two faced by some, as the same move in Chad has caused virtually no comment. Original source: Guardian Unlimited . When two poor countries reclaimed oilfields, why did just one spark uproar
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Evidence that Che s remains are still in Bolivia

Posted by Giovanni: A Cuban exile hired 40 years ago by the CIA to hunt down Che, has come forward for the first time with evidence, claiming that Che's remains are still in Bolivian. Original source: Miami Herald . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. miamiherald. com/ 581/ story/ 49772. html, anchor: On the trail of Che Guevara]
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Traditional Bolivian folk chic clothing in demand

Posted by Giovanni: Bolivia's indigenous women are producing clothing that has attained newfound chic and is spurring them on to greater efforts producing their traditional layer skirts and bowler hats. Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ nm/ 20070323/ en_ nm/ bolivia_ fashion_ dc_ 1;_ ylt=As0IuvCu. SMidp1_ Xs.
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Former Miss Bolivia arrested boarding plane with cocaine

Posted by Giovanni: Roxana Arias Becerra, 32, who was chosen Miss Bolivia 1993, was arrested in Santa Cruz's Airport as she boarded a plane carrying 1.8 pounds of cocaine . Original source: Yahoo News . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ ap/ 20070329/ ap_ on_ re_ la_ am_ ca/ bolivia_ beauty_ queens_ 1;_ ylt=AmRSxvnQZb4Cablwp46vglDa7KcB, anchor:
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Bafana boys fall to Bolivia in Johannesburg

Posted by Giovanni: In a surprise away win, Bolivia beat South Africa's up and coming Bafana soccer team 1-0 in a friendly match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Original source: Reuters . Bolivia beat Bafana Bafana for rare away win
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Bolivia lowly soccer status may be on the rise

Posted by Giovanni: The days when they were known as the 'perennial strugglers' of South American soccer, may be no more. Ranked 101 by FIFA they need to prove their worth in the run up to the world cup. Original source: Dispatch.co.za . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. dispatch. co. za/ 2007/ 03/ 28/ Sport/ abaf. html, anchor: Lowly Bolivia may test Bafana s
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Flood relief pours in to Bolivia

Posted by Giovanni: After almost 3 months of relentless rain in Bolivia, UNICEF estimates that as many as 400,000 people have been affected by the worst floods in 25 years. Thousands are homeless and crops have been destroyed while roads are virtually impassable. Now various agencies to coming to their aid. Original source: Reuters . Direct Relief Responds to
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New gas pipeline to Argentina to begin in October

Posted by Giovanni: After agreeing last year to increase its exports of natural gas to Argentina, Bolivia has announced that work on the new $1.9 billion pipeline will begin in October. Original source: Reuters . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / today. reuters. co. uk/ news/ articleinvesting. aspx type=oilRpt and amp;storyID=2007 -03 -27T011307Z_ 01_ N26403660_
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Yes I can read say Bolivians

Posted by Giovanni: An announcement marking the first Bolivian community to be declared free of illiteracy has been made by the municipality of Tolata, in the central department of Cochabamba. Illiterate inhabitants were taught to read in less than a year through the Cuban method "Yo Si Puedo" (Yes, I Can). Original source: Plenglish.com . First Bolivians Free of
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Chelsea after Bolivian 14 year old

Posted by Giovanni: There are rumors that the top English Premier league soccer team, Chelsea are interested in signing a 14 year old Bolivian boy. Diego Suarez, who became the youngest player in Libertadores Cup history, and who cannot afford the bus fare to training, was stunned at the news. Original source: Reuters . Bolivian 14-year-old stunned by Chelsea
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Morales sacks and appoints 4th energy head

Posted by Giovanni: Since nationalizing the the country's oil and gas industry less than a year ago, Bolivian President Evo Morales has sacked and then appointed four different people to head the energy sector. Original source: Reuters . Bolivia names new head of state energy firm
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Chavez: Socialism the only solution for the region

Posted by Giovanni: While on his recent visit to Bolivia, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the solution to the region's needs was a switch to socialism, and not what he termed "the crumbs of the empire". Original source: Bloombergs . Chavez, Visiting Bolivia, Says Socialism Solution' for Region
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Morales decision reaps dividends

Posted by Giovanni: The decision by Evo Morales - the first Bolivian president of indigenous descent - to nationalize the country's energy production, has led to a doubling of state income from these resources. Original source: rawstory.com . Nationalization doubles Bolivia's income from oil and gas
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The country that has had 6 presidents since 2001

Posted by Giovanni: Changing presidents six times in the short period since 2001, has had profound effects on the political instability in the Latin American country. Original source: opencrs.cdt.org . Bolivia: Political and Economic Developments and Relations with the United States
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Bolivian navy rescues flood victims and their livestock

Posted by Giovanni: Although it is a landlocked country, Bolivia has a navy of sorts: a fleet of riverboats. After months of catastrophic flooding the navy's fleet gained a fresh sense of purpose when their crews stepped in to rescue stranded villagers and round up livestock Original source: CBS . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. cbsnews. com/ stories/ 2007/
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Top official: Venezuela paid Bolivia s legal fees

Posted by Giovanni: It has been acknowledged by a the head of the Bolivian state energy company that Venezuela paid a U.S.-based law firm to help Bolivia through its petroleum nationalization. Original source: International Herald Tribune . Venezuela likely paid for Bolivia nationalization's legal help, official says
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US deciding whether Bolivia has failed drugs standard

Posted by Giovanni: The United States has put off a decision as to whether Bolivia, the world's third largest cocaine producer, has met its "failed demonstrably" standard. If it has, then all U.S. aid to Bolivia excepting for counternarcotics and humanitarian funds, will be cut off. Original source: Reuters . Reuters Summit-US puts off decision on Bolivia's drugs
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Paraguayan top officials visit Bolivia

Posted by Giovanni: With cooperation accords as their primary goal, Paraguay's Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez, Defense Minister Roberto Gonzalez and a military high command made an official visit Bolivia. Original source: Plenglish.com . Paraguay Rep Officially Visit Bolivia
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Bolivian Assembly meets in open public session

Posted by Giovanni: Aiming to gauge public opinion on the issue, the Bolivian Constituent Assembly started public audiences in this city, hoping to learn of inhabitants opinion on some charters of the new Constitution. Original source: Plenglish.com . Bolivian Assembly in Open Session
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President s notoriety worries US Bolivian community

Posted by Giovanni: Greater Washington is home to the largest population of Bolivian immigrants in the United States, but this quiet, prosperous community, has been experiencing some disquiet because of the antics of their home countries President. Original source: Washington Post . Notoriety of President Morales Roils Area's Bolivian Community
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International aid continues to trickle in after floods

Posted by Giovanni: International aid continued to arrive in this flood ravaged country after the worst floodings in 25 years. Tens of thousands had to flee their homes and 40 died in the disaster. Original source: BBC news . Aid arrives in flood-hit Bolivia
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Bolivia: South America s Retirement Paradise

Posted by Giovanni: Shrouded by great mountain ranges, hidden between Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Paraguay, Bolivia is hardly at the top of the destination list for expats looking to settle in Latin America, yet it deserves to be. Original source: escapeartist.com . Bolivia: South America's Retirement Paradise
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Castro may return to power in Cuba says Morales

Posted by Giovanni: The Bolivian President, Evo Morales has expressed the opinion that Fidel Castro's could soon return to power in Cuba within a matter of weeks. Original source: sanluisobispo.com . [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. sanluisobispo. com/ mld/ sanluisobispo/ 16938173. htm, anchor: Castro could be back in power soon, Bolivian leader says]
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