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Judicial seminar backed by ex-president of Bolivia

By Michael Beckel and Chris Young

GMU center accepted funds from firm headed by former Bolivian president accused of human rights violations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bolivia":

"… omina LLC is headed by Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, the former president of Bolivia, who fled to the United States nearly a decade ago amid major protests and …"

"… and accusations of human rights violations in his own country. For years, Bolivia’s current government has unsuccessfully sought to extradite Sánchez de …"

"… the nickname “Goni.” Why a company headed by the former president of Bolivia would be interested in sponsoring expense-paid conferences for federal jud …"

"… ted States, according to press reports. He served one term as president of Bolivia during the mid-1990s and was elected again in 2002. During his second ter …"