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Bolivian prosecutors confirm they will seek 20 years in prison for Evo Morales on trafficking charges
Bolivia's Public Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday confirmed it will maintain its request for a 20-year prison sentence against former president Evo Morales (2006-2019) for aggravated human trafficking, in proceedings that are moving forward despite the former leader�...
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Politics
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Economy
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Energy & Oil
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Agriculture
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Entertainment
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Health & Science
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Tourism
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