US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’
The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.





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