protest in the square

Then and now

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May 23rd 2009
Hola amigos, We got to Copacabana, Bolivia this morning.. Despite some teensy issues at the border (that may have necessitated a kickback or two in the form of cash-money), we made it.. We decided to stay here for 3 nights instead of 1 as originally planned. Then its off to La Paz and back to hectic city life. Anyway, since I wasn´t able to include much in the last blog besides Machu Picchu ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more