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The fight against capitalism has many aspects, particularly the distinctive economic models that concentrate the capital in few hands.

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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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Aspects
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Capital
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