Bolivia takes Chile to Hague in attempt to reclaim access to Pacific Ocean

Posted on April 24, 2013 • Filed under: Bolivia, Border Issues, Chile, Conflicts

Bolivia has filed a lawsuit against Chile at the International Court of Justice in The Hague to reclaim access to the Pacific Ocean. Bolivia lost access to the coastline in a 19th Century war with Chile, leaving it landlocked ever since. Chile says Bolivia’s demand has no historical or legal basis. Read Article

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