VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > e. Bolivia > 1997, July 12
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1997, July 12
 
The Bolivian government confirmed that remains of leftist guerrilla leader Ernesto Che Guevara were discovered in a mass grave near Vallegrande.  1
 
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The Bolivian congress confirmed former military ruler and leader of the right-wing Democratic Nationalist Action Party, Hugo Banzer Suárez, as the new president.  2
 
 
 
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