Bolivia's president to speak at Brown University

[Judi Lynn]

Bolivia's president to speak at Brown University

Updated: April 22, 2008 03:38 PM CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Bolivia's first indigenous president is preparing to speak at Brown University as part of the school's year-long focus on Latin American issues.

Evo Morales, a former coca grower, has been a critic of the U.S. government. He's also trying to amend Bolivia's constitution to include a detailed bill of rights and considerable autonomy for the country's 36 indigenous groups.

In a written statement, Brown President Ruth Simmons says Morales offers a unique perspective on Latin America and the impact of U.S. foreign policy there.

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