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Land-locked Bolivians push for Chilean terminal
18 Jul 2008
Evo Morales, President of Bolivia and his opposite number, Michelle Bachelet of Chile have opened the door to the construction of a Bolivian port on the Chilean coast, according to local sources.
Bolivia puts hope in Chile outlet
One option reportedly being considered is a port terminal on the Pacific coast to be used exclusively by land-locked Bolivia.
The port has been discussed before but the meeting between presidents Morales and Bachelet is the first time the issue of it being exclusively for Bolivians has been raised.
It is even more noteworthy given the sometimes strained relations between the two neighbours.
If all goes well, the presidents are expected to release a timetable regarding the tenders for the development of this and other initiatives.
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