Sep 24th, 2008 · President Bush has talked about free trade with Western Hemisphere leaders, but the comments follow an address to the U.N. General Assembly by Bolivian President Evo Morales, who decried capitalism as the worst friend of humanity.
Sep 20th, 2008 · Bolivian President Evo Morales sent the U.S. ambassador, Philip Goldberg, packing this month, accusing him of fomenting unrest. Goldberg calls this a sad moment in U.S.-Bolivian relations and says he believes Morales used his ouster to distract from serious political problems he has at home.
Sep 14th, 2008 · The two countries have been sharply at odds over coca, which Bolivian President Evo Morales says is unfairly demonized by the United States. Some Bolivians say the spread of coca is troubling, but farmers say they just can't make it without planting the crop, now that the price is increasing.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Embattled Bolivian President Evo Morales owes his rise to his support for poor coca farmers and a promise to share the country's resource wealth.
Aug 11th, 2008 · Bolivian President Evo Morales has survived a referendum vote called after a power struggle with regional governors. Since taking office in 2006, the leftist leader has nationalized industries and spent state funds on social programs.
May 12th, 2006 · As Bolivian President Evo Morales embarks on a trip to Europe, where his move to nationalize Bolivia's hydrocarbon industry has generated debate. Morales' decree shook markets and incensed energy officials in Spain, whose energy companies are heavily invested in Bolivia.
May 2nd, 2006 · Bolivian President Evo Morales places the country's private energy industry under state control. Reclaiming ownership of Bolivia's natural resources, Morales said, is "a fundamental means for recovering our sovereignty."