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By Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel since 1997

Evo Morales - Bolivia's New President

Sunday January 22, 2006
Morales Sworn in As Bolivia's President (AP): "Leftist coca grower Evo Morales, a fierce critic of U.S. policies who helped topple two of his predecessors in deadly street uprisings against Bolivia's ruling elite, was inaugurated Sunday as the nation's first Indian president.
The former llama herder and leader of Bolivia's coca growers union raised his fist in a leftist salute just before he swore to uphold the constitution during the ceremony in the ornate Legislative Palace."
In homage to his heritage, Morales to Seek Blessing From Andean Gods at Tiwanaku, also called Tiahuanaco.

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