Bolivian balancing act

President Evo Morales warned last month of a conspiracy against him by the natural gas industry. While running for office last year, he called for nationalizing the foreign-owned operations and at one point even said they had looted the country's rich reserves.

But Morales and top government officials here have also said that the country needs more foreign investment to expand production. Bolivia's leaders need to sell more gas to fulfill promises to build schools and clinics, and to provide natural gas service for more people here.

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