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Article: EVO MORALES: A new security command in Bolivia.(WORLD)(BRIEFING: THE AMERICAS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- January 31, 2006
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Byline: Martin Arostegui, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia - President Evo Morales announced Sunday during a visit to his home district of Chapare plans to dismantle the U.S.-supported military Joint Task Force charged with eradicating coca plantations.
Addressing troops stationed in the coca-growing region, Mr. Morales called the U.S. project "a failure" and said controls over coca production would be enforced by his "syndicates and social movements."
The president wasted no time tightening his grip over Bolivia's security services, which he has made a priority since taking the oath of office eight days ago.
He expelled 28 ...