In September, President Joe Biden labeled Bolivia as a major drug producer for 2024. This marks the 16th year the U.S. has done this. Bolivia’s President, Luis Arce, claims it’s political. Bolivia’s leading party, MAS, accuses the U.S. of interference. They feel the U.S. has been biased since Evo Morales took office in 2006. Morales […]
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