Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ernesto Justiniano is the new defense minister of Bolivia.
Evo Morales is a former president of Bolivia who expelled US Drug Enforcement Administration 18 years ago.
Rodrigo Paz is the new centrist president of Bolivia.
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Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
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