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Montevideo, February 23rd 2025 - 14:42 UTC

Tag: Chapare region - Bolivia

  • Monday, January 20th 2025 - 06:22 UTC

    Evo says Bolivian gov't advised doctors against treating him

    Morales claimed Judge Rocabado overstepped his powers by issuing an arrest warrant despite his medical condition

    Former Bolivian President Evo Morales hosted his weekly broadcast show from home Sunday and insisted he was banned from seeking proper medical help for his condition. Last week, an arrest warrant was issued against him for contempt of court after he dodged two subpoenas citing health issues.

  • Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:33 UTC

    Bolivia expands legal coca crop area by 12.000 hectares

    “We want to guarantee coca supplies for life” for Bolivians who consume the leaves legally, sometimes in ancestral rituals, Morales said in a speech.

    Bolivia passed a controversial measure on Wednesday to expand production of coca, the raw material for cocaine. Leftist president Evo Morales dismissed warnings that an increase in coca crops would fuel the illegal drug trade.