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[In Bolivia] We want to overcome our historical problems with Chile. The sea has divided us and the sea must bring us back together again.

Evo Morales

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Evo Morales
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: October 26
Politician
President Of Bolivia
Trade Unionist
Juan Evo Morales Aima
Juan Evo Morales Ayma
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Chile
Together
Divided
Back
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Must
Overcoming
Historical
Sea
Problems
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Bolivia

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