But Morales took offense , apparently interpreting the phrase as derogatory toward Latin America 's place in relation to the United States . U.S. calls allegations by Bolivian president ` ` baseless '' Was a comment by Kerry partly responsible for Bolivia 's support of Kerry ? Morales made the connection , then called his foreign minister to contact . U.S.-Bolivia relations have been tense for years .
U.S. calls allegations by Bolivian president ` ` baseless '' Was a comment by Kerry partly responsible for Bolivia 's support of Kerry ? Morales made the connection , then called his foreign minister to contact . U.S.-Bolivia relations have been tense for years .