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Bolivian President Defends Satellite ProjectLa Paz, Bolivia (XNA) Jan 14, 2011 Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday that a telecommunications satellite to be built and launched by China would greatly contribute to Bolivia's development. The two countries signed contracts in mid-December to build Bolivia's first telecommunications satellite, named Tupac Katari, and to put it into orbit within three years. "Projects like the satellite will help Bolivia develop," Morales told a press conference at Palacio Quemado government house in La Paz. "Regarding mediu ... read more |
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