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Bolivia Morales on Past Dictators
La Paz - Bolivian President Evo Morales called
upon the new generations to know the history of the
Andean country, with emphasis on the times of
military dictatorships, so that they can better
understand current events.
"Dictators are being judged in Bolivia, but in some
Latin American countries, there are still oppressive
governments," he said during the inauguration of a
viaduct called Potosí, as part of the activities for
the Bicentennial of the first call for the
independence of America, in 1809.
Morales declared inadmissible that there are still
coups in this new millennium, and that they are
being caused by oligarchical groups and supported by
external agents, in reference to the military action
that occurred in Honduras June 28.
He remembered the dictatorial periods in Bolivia's
past, when curfews reigned, there was the
prohibition of union meetings and social
organizations and the autonomy of the university was
not respected.
He put forward that the Bicentennial should be a
moment to reflect on the fight undertaken with
popular rebellions against the slavery and the
impositions of measures from abroad.
On the other hand, he showed satisfaction for the
inauguration of a group of social works in the
Bolivian government's city headquarters.
He also confirmed the upcoming arrival of Presidents
Hugo Chávez (Venezuela); Fernando Lugo (Paraguay)
and Rafael Correa (Ecuador).
He added that on July 16 the city of La Paz will be
the center of integration of Bolivia and of Latin
America, with the arrival of Foreign Ministers,
ambassadors, unions, indigenous leaders and
representatives of the armed forces of several
countries of the region. |
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