President Evo Morales on Monday accused the U.S. government of trying to intimidate Bolivia by announcing it would cut some aid because of a disagreement over the appointment of a military commander.
Bolivia's armed forces received a letter from U.S. officials saying the United States was cutting about half a million dollars in funding for Bolivia's anti-terrorist unit, Morales said in a speech.
"We cannot accept threats and intimidation of our armed forces,'' Morales said. "It's not possible that external forces come to change commanders and ministers.''
But do you know where the funding cuts would hit the hardest if they go through? The US' own policy. So much for the threat.
U.S. aid to Bolivia is roughly $150 million annually, the majority of which goes toward anti-drug efforts.
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