LA PAZ, Bolivia, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Evo Morales described Bolivia as a new "plurinational" state as he took the oath of office for his second term as president Friday.
Morales' vice president gave him a new sash with an Indian emblem, the Latin American Herald Tribune reported. The ceremony was attended by presidents Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rafael Correa of Ecuador and Fernando Lugo of Paraguay, along with Crown Prince Felipe of Spain.