Bolivia names first woman army General; daughter of the officer who captured Che Guevara

Wednesday, March 11th 2015 - 05:23 UTC

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Bolivia has named its first woman army general, the daughter of the military commander who led the final operation against Che Guevara, the state news agency said Monday. Read full article

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ilsen
Daughter of the Officer that handed-over their current administration's 'hero' Che to be murdered by the CIA?
hmm....?
Well, are we through the Looking Glass now?
OR, is Bolivia coming to to terms with its past?
curiousery, and curiousery...
I for one am glad to see she that she is not being punished for the 'sins' of her father, and that Bolivia is promoting women in the military.
On the surface, it looks likes progress, but it does seem a litle odd.
I hope I am wrong, and this is all genuine...
Mar 11th, 2015 - 05:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Chicureo
Ilsen
History shows that Che was disliked by the campesinos in Bolivia.
Morales of course has idolized him, but he has this incredible political skill of popularism.
Mar 11th, 2015 - 06:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
The Cow Pat also like sensational news, even when it turns out he was a complete liar: remember the dangerous aircraft crap?

Generals in the Police Force: whatever next, Admirals in the Roman See?
Mar 11th, 2015 - 06:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ilsen
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Thank you, as always, for your insights into the region.
Mar 12th, 2015 - 04:03 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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notlurking
You could not make this up, right out of a script from Hollywood. I think its fantastic the moves made by Morales. Like him or hate him the man is making changes never seen in that country. Kudos....
Mar 12th, 2015 - 06:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Usurping Pirate
Che Guevara was no hero .
He was a blood thirsty murderer .
Well done Morales for promoting the lady and ignoring the history .
Mar 13th, 2015 - 05:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Philippe
The daughter of the military commander who captured the king of the paredon
deserves to be appointed “admiral,” instead of “general”!!

Philippe
Mar 14th, 2015 - 08:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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