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Bolivia lashes at Sean Penn over jailed American

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:19 -0400

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia's culture minister calls it actor-activist Sean Penn's "worst performance" ever. He isn't talking about a movie.

Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:21 -0400

WASHINGTON - Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors.

Bolivia's Morales faces 11th day of protests

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:52:42 -0400

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Hundreds of miners, teachers and other workers have marched in Bolivia's capital on the 11th day of protests called by the country's largest union to demand higher old-age pensions.

Flamengo signs Bolivia striker Marcelo Moreno

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:59:06 -0400

SAO PAULO - Brazilian club Flamengo says it has signed Bolivia striker Marcelo Moreno on loan until the end of the year.

Bolivia's challenge: Making coca palatable

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:13:25 -0400

VILLA TUNARI, Bolivia - Since taking office seven years ago, President Evo Morales has tried to persuade the world that he has no tolerance for cocaine and that Bolivia's thousands of acres of coca plants can be dedicated to such traditional uses as fighting fatigue as well as whipping up wholesome treats like sweet breads and coca puffed snacks.

Bolivia president expels US government aid agency

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:57:02 -0400

LA PAZ, Bolivia - President Evo Morales acted on a longtime threat Wednesday and expelled the U.S. Agency for International Development for allegedly seeking to undermine Bolivia's leftist government, and he harangued Washington's top diplomat for calling the Western Hemisphere the "backyard" of the U.S.

Bolivia prays for Virgin of Copacabana after theft

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:48:44 -0400

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Roman Catholic faithful are praying and holding vigils for the Virgin of Copacabana after thieves stole the jewels, gold and rings that adorned Bolivia's patron saint.