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Pope Francis blesses the faithful as he arrives to San Francisco Square aboard the popemobile in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, July 7, 2015. On his final full day in Quito Pope Francis pressed his case for a new economic and environmental world order saying the goods of the Earth are meant for everyone and must not be exploited by the wealthy few for short-term profit at the expense of the poor. (AP Photo/Ana Buitron)

Pope Francis to meet with workers, grass-roots groups in Bolivia

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press

Protesting army soldiers salute as they sing their national anthem as they march through La Paz, Bolivia, Thursday, April 24, 2014. Hundreds of low ranking soldiers from Bolivia's Armed Forces marched for a third day against the military high command's dismissal of four of its leaders who defended their call for better career opportunities. Enlisted men are demanding changes so that non-commissioned officers in Bolivia's military may study to become career officers. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Bolivian soldiers vow to keep protesting

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Army soldiers march on the second day of protests in La Paz, Bolivia, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Hundreds of low ranking soldiers from Bolivia's Armed Forces marched for a second day against the military high command's dismissal of four of its leaders who defended their call for more career opportunities. The Ministry of Defense has threatened to discharge the soldiers who continue to protest. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Bolivia threatens to fire protesting soldiers

Associated Press