VOICED : Bolivia, esperanzada con La Haya

The Hague's ruling on maritime boundaries between Chile and Peru has given Bolivia hope for its own claims to access the Pacific Ocean. Bolivia trusts the International Court of Justice to act fairly in its case against Chile. The Hague confirmed Chile's maritime boundaries up to 80 miles but favored Peru beyond that. Chile maintains that it has no pending boundary issues with Bolivia, citing a treaty from 1879. Bolivia seeks direct dialogue with Chile's new government under Michel Bachelet. Diplomatic relations between Bolivia and Chile have been strained since 1978, following failed negotiations.

What has Bolivia been seeking for over a century?

• Access to the Atlantic Ocean

• A merger with Peru

• Access to the Pacific Ocean

• A new trade agreement with Chile

What did the International Court of Justice decide regarding the maritime boundary?

• It favored Peru entirely

• It favored Chile entirely

• It split the decision between Chile and Peru

• It did not make a decision

What treaty does Chile refer to when discussing its border with Bolivia?

• A treaty from 1879

• A treaty from 2000

• A treaty from 1900

• A treaty from 1950

What is Bolivia's hope regarding the new Chilean government?

• To start a trade war

• To establish a military alliance

• To ignore diplomatic relations

• To engage in direct dialogue

Since when have Bolivia and Chile lacked diplomatic relations?

• Since 1978

• Since 1879

• Since 2000

• Since 2013