1. For BOLIVIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

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2. For BOLIVIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What are the results so far of the preliminary count of ballots by Bolivia’s electoral board, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE)?
c) How many votes does President Morales need to win to avoid a runoff election in December?
d) Why is Morales running for a fourth term if the constitution stipulates a president may only serve two terms in office?
e) News reports indicate Evo Morales has presided over a period of economic stability in his country and pulled many out of poverty as he has used its rich in natural resources to lower poverty, while building roads and hospitals.
The AP reported in July, “Surrounded by nations reeling from economic crises, Bolivia remains a rare example of economic stability and growth. And in more than 12 years under President Evo Morales, poverty has dropped steadily in South America’s poorest country helped by soaring natural gas production. But experts say his economic model is facing mounting challenges, including rising debt, shrinking reserves and devaluing currencies in its main trade partners, and some Bolivians are starting to feel the consequences.”
The article concluded with, “Morales is credited for his pragmatic economic stewardship that spread Bolivia’s natural gas and mineral wealth among the masses, but he has lost support following allegations of manipulating the justice system, corruption scandals and his insistence in running for a fourth term in office.”
What would you tell a Bolivian who supports Mr. Morales due to the strong economy despite his disregard for the rule of law in his country?