Tag: Evo Morales

Thursday, July 16th 2015 - 09:03 UTC
Bolivian private sector not convinces of full incorporation to Mercosur

Bolivia's incorporation as a full member of Mercosur will be addressed as of Thursday in Brasilia at the group's two-day presidential summit, an issue which could be completed by the first half of next year, despite some warnings from Bolivia's private sector.
Saturday, July 11th 2015 - 05:59 UTC
Falklands/Malvinas, Puerto Rico and Bolivia's sea outlet claim, in Pope's agenda, reveals Morales

Bolivian president Evo Morales revealed on Friday that Pope Francis told him that there are three pending issues in the continent, Puerto Rico, Falklands/Malvinas and Bolivia's sea outlet claim. The pope has been recognized by all sides as the 'bridge' which helped bring together Cuba and the US after over half a century of mutual distancing.
Thursday, July 9th 2015 - 06:51 UTC
Francis in Bolivia greeted as a 'brother' with 'a message of hope and liberation'

Pope Francis greeted Bolivia with a message of inclusion, a central theme of his three-nation tour to his home continent, as he arrived in South America's poorest nation. Landing in La Paz early in the evening, thousands of faithful -- many of whom had spent a chilly night outdoors waiting for him -- welcomed the pope as choirs sang in the indigenous Aymara language.
Thursday, June 11th 2015 - 00:29 UTC
Bolivia's Morales does not support Mercosur/EU deal based on 'competitive' trade

Bolivian president Evo Morales said that if Mercosur insists in forging a trade agreement with the European Union, Bolivia will have to 'withdraw“, because ”we support solidarity and not competitive trade”. Morales is in Brussels attending the EU/Celac heads of government and state summit which takes off on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 5th 2015 - 09:25 UTC
Chile asks World Court to throw out Bolivia's sea outlet claim: 'dispute has been settled'

Landlocked Bolivia went to the World Court on Monday, seeking to force Chile to negotiate the granting of a corridor of sovereign territory giving it access to the sea for its natural gas and mineral exports. Bolivia lost its coastal territory after being defeated by Chile in the 1880s War of the Pacific. Peru an ally of Bolivia also lost territory.
Wednesday, March 11th 2015 - 05:23 UTC
Bolivia names first woman army General; daughter of the officer who captured Che Guevara

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.
Friday, January 23rd 2015 - 06:10 UTC
Morales is sworn in for a third period promises to reduce poverty to 8% by 2020

President of Bolivia Evo Morales on Thursday was sworn in for the third time as his country's head of state, and set as his primary objective reduce further poverty levels up to the end of his term in 2020.
Thursday, January 22nd 2015 - 05:38 UTC
Morales invested as Indian leader in Andean ritual calls to defend Mother Earth Pachamama

Bolivian President Evo Morales called Wednesday for a halt to “the crazy race of destroying the Earth in the name of development” after being invested as Indian leader in a ritual at the pre-Colombian ruins of Tiahuanaco, located some 71 kilometers from La Paz.
Monday, December 29th 2014 - 07:57 UTC
YPFB-Andina awarded exploration rights in Santa Cruz areas

Bolivia's export 6.3 % higher than despite drop in gas volumes. Economic growth, foreign investment continue
Friday, December 26th 2014 - 07:43 UTC
Bolivian Oil Company CEO on sick leave, has cancer

President Evo Morales to coordinate operations with company executive in the meantime. Vice President Garcia Linera makes the announcement regarding 'Comrade' Villegas