The Bolivian government's choice to put natural gas and oil extraction above the protection of indigenous land has caused anger. Prospecting for energy sources has officially become a priority for South America's poorest nation, as hydrocarbon exports represent its first source of income. The move has come as something of a shock for many Bolivians, since President Evo Morales has built himself a reputation for being a champion of both indigenous people and environmental issues.
A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett and Elom Marcel Toble

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