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Chile and Bolivia have taken their century-old territorial dispute to the International Court of Justice. Whether they can work out their differences remains to be seen, however.

After more than a century of bad blood between Chile and Bolivia, a ruling from an international court might finally allow La Paz to win back what it wants most.

Bolivia Dares to Dream of the Sea, Again

When the International Court of Justice rules on a Chile-Bolivia land claim dispute later this year, it could foster talks that would fulfill La Paz’s long-held dream: regaining access to the Pacific Ocean.

International Court Ruling Could Spur Resolution to Chile-Bolivia Land Dispute

<ul><li>The International Court of Justice will likely issue a ruling on Bolivia and Chile&rsquo;s territorial dispute by the end of this year.</li><li>The recent election of Sebastian Pinera as president in Chile and Evo Morales&rsquo; bid for a fourth presidential term in Bolivia could complicate talks on La Paz&rsquo;s demands for sea access.</li><li>Nevertheless, because Bolivia must find alternative markets for its natural gas exports and Chile must import energy at a cheaper price, the two could come to the negotiating table.</li></ul>

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Bolivia Dares to Dream of the Sea, Again

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