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We nationalize hydrocarbons, so now the economy is improving and the fight against poverty is also improving in Bolivia.

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
Fight
Economy
Fighting
Also
Hydrocarbons
Bolivia
Improving
Poverty

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