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=**Spain Forgives Part of Bolivian Debt**=

Madrid, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales said Wednesday that Spanish President of Government Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero promised to excuse most of Bolivia"s debt. At the end of the bilateral summit meeting, part of the president-elect´s world tour before his inauguration, Morales highlighted Zapatero"s sensitivity to Latin American problems and his support of the reforms Bolivia is implementing.

He said the forgiveness of the debt was very promising, especially for education, and added that Zapatero offered agricultural irrigation techniques much needed in Bolivia.

In his short visit to Spain Morales has met with Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, among other officials, and will have an interview with King Juan Carlos at Zarzuela Palace.

Morales said the Bolivian election turnout proved the people"s desire to change the economic, political and social model now in force.

He also promised not to evict, confiscate or expropriate foreign companies, but warned that if they break the law, evade taxes, or embezzle they will be faced with radical measures.

Morales also lauded the social programs in force in Cuba and Venezuela that defend their rights to their national resources.

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