Bolivia

The government of Bolivia has increased fuel prices by more than seventy per cent. Evo Morales’ administration says the $380m state subsidy can no longer be afforded — especially as much of it ends up going to foreigners. The price rises have caused the country’s main transport union to call for an indefinite strike. Jonathan Josephs reports

Tagged as: 1221, 27Dec10, Bolivia, Fuel, Government, Increases, Morales, News, Prices, World

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