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July 17, 2009

Bolivia Marks 200th Anniversary of Independence
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Chavez was in Bolivia to mark the 200th anniversary of Bolivian
independence. On Thursday, Bolivian President Evo Morales honored the
struggle of indigenous people in Bolivia’s history.

Bolivian President Evo Morales: “Today we are honoring these native
leaders, mestizos and creoles, as well. But we must remember that the
native people not only fought for the independence of this country, but
mainly for their rights.”



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