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Laelth

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3. Bolivia has long sought access to the Pacific.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Apr 24, 2013, 09:22 AM

Apr 2013

They had that access at one point, but, if I recall, Chile invaded and took the land in "self-defense," kind of like the Israelis holding the Golan Heights. At a later point, I think Chile promised to give the land back, but when Bolivia came asking for it, Chile refused. Now, Bolivia is asking for it again.

This dispute has a long, complicated history. I hope it gets sorted out.

-Laelth

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Bolivia to take Chile sea dispute to international court [View all] muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 OP

Does anyone know what the standard is naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #1

I suppose they could rule in Bolivia's favor however I doubt there is any enforcement Bacchus4.0 Apr 2013 #2

There is no standard. Laelth Apr 2013 #4

That's what I thought as well naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #5

Me too, sadly. Laelth Apr 2013 #6

It seems to me naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #7

The Peruvians have proposed to do exactly that. Laelth Apr 2013 #8

Interesting, didn't know that naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #9

Bolivia has long sought access to the Pacific. Laelth Apr 2013 #3

The context is the 2008 Bush Junta coup attempt against Morales. Peace Patriot Apr 2013 #10

Thanks for the info naaman fletcher Apr 2013 #11

Nice summarization, thanks. ocpagu Apr 2013 #12

This post shouldn't be missed. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Apr 2013 #14

Bolivia Presents Lawsuit at Hague to Resolve its Sea Access dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #13