BOLIVIA: RIVAL GROUPS REACH SETTLEMENT

Created: 8/8/1981

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BOLIVIA: Rival Groups Reacht

The governing) junta and the rebels based in Santa Cruz appear to have reached an agreement. The rebels are to return to their barracks, and in return the junta ls toew president withinays. Thisis not likely to lead to long-term stability; it appears toontinuation of the corrupt and inept administration that has faced several coup attempts in tho last few months. Moreover,enuine

change of leaders, vital international political and

economic acceptance is not likely to be forthcoming, ssj