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Bolivia Swears In First Indian President, 01/23/06
1. What major event occurred in Bolivia over the weekend?
2. What did Morales promise?
3. What is the economic situation in Bolivia?
4. What is Morales' opinion of the United States economic policies? How has he described them?
5. What are Morales' opinions regarding the illegal drug trade in Bolivia?
6. What does Morales plan to do about Bolivia's rich natural gas resources? What do experts believe is likely to occur?
7. What is the current official reaction of the U.S. to Morales' election?
Discussion Activity (more research might be needed): 1. One major area of contention between the U.S. and Morales is his opinion regarding the role of coca in Bolivia. What does Morales feel about the issue? What is U.S. opinion? Can there be a compromise between the two sides of this issue? If yes, what could it be? 2. What is the history of the indigenous people of Bolivia? Why is this election so significant to them? What might it represent for the future of Bolivia? 3. Describe the relationship between Bolivia and large oil and gas companies. How are they interdependent? Create a natural gas policy plan that would satisfy both parties. Write a 300-500 word essay on either of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |