Bolivians unite around their dream to reclaim sea

Less than 130 years ago, Bolivia had a stretch of Pacific coastline. Today, the landlocked, poor South American country is thinking more than ever about getting it back.

Every March 23, Bolivians reflect upon the loss of its mineral-rich coastal territory to Chile in a 19th-century war, the source of a bitter grudge against the neighboring country.

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To some Bolivians, reclaiming their lost coastline simply means beach holidays. But it is more widely seen as the key to economic growth through exports, particularly of natural gas.

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