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Bolivia defence minister sacked over controversial top
Bolivian President Evo Morales sacked Defence Minister Jorge Ledezma on Tuesday over a controversial top he wore on a trip to neighbouring Chile.
Chile's government criticised Mr Ledezma for wearing the clothing, which bore a logo referring to Bolivia's claim to a stretch of coastline it lost to Chile in a 19th-Century war.
Mr Ledezma was delivering drinking water to a flood-hit region of Chile.
He was replaced in the post by former university rector Reymi Ferreira.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-32144630
