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The United States is using its war on drugs as an excuse to expand its control over Latin America.
Evo Morales
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Evo Morales
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 26
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President Of Bolivia
Trade Unionist
Juan Evo Morales Aima
Juan Evo Morales Ayma
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