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Bolivia Reaches Deal with Striking Miners

HeadlineFeb 08, 2007

In Bolivia, President Evo Morales has reached an agreement with striking miners over a tax increase on the mining industry. On Wednesday, Morales said the tax will only apply to large companies.

Bolivian President Evo Morales: “Just as you have heard me, friends, to strengthen and give power to all the work sectors, because this government is for all the social movements — as one of you explained, we have been part of the process of change, and we must continue.”

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