South American leftist leaders rally for Bolivia in Snowden saga
Bolivia, Reuters—South America’s most outspoken leftist leaders demanded an explanation and public apology from four European countries on Thursday after Bolivian President Evo Morales’ plane was diverted this week on suspicions that fugitive U.S. spy...Caption:
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales (C), heavily garlanded as he reviews an honour guard on his arrival at El Alto airport in La Paz, Bolivia, late 03 July 2013. Source: EPA/Martin Alipaz
Morales back in Bolivia after plane drama over Snowden
La Paz, Reuters—Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived home to a hero’s welcome late on Wednesday, saying some European countries’ refusal to let his plane enter their airspace because of suspicion it carried fugitive US spy agency contractor Edward...Caption:
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales, center, talks to reporters at Vienna’s Schwechat airport, Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
Source: AP Photo/Hans Punz
Bolivia angered by search of president’s plane, no sign of Snowden
Vienna, Reuters—Bolivia accused Austria of an act of aggression by searching President Evo Morales’ plane on Wednesday and blamed Washington for its forced landing in Vienna over suspicions that former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was on board....Caption:
An employee distributes newspapers, with a photograph (R) of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden seen on a page, at an underground walkway in central Moscow July 2, 2013. (REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov)
