<p>the Bolivian Ambassador to the United States (Gustavo Guzman), will speak at the University of Florida’s Reitz Student Union Auditorium at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15. </p>
<p>Guzman, a former newspaper editor, will open the UF Center for Latin American Studies’ 56th Annual Conference, “New Communications Technologies and the Impacts on Indigenous Societies and Cultures.” </p>
<p>The ambassador will give an address on “The Indigenous Majority and New Politics in Bolivia.” Guzman represents the government of Bolivian President Evo Morales. Morales, who took office in January 2006, has drawn attention in the last months due to his policies that have partially nationalized the natural gas industry, increased coca production for traditional uses, and supported land reform. </p>
<p>Guzman’s lecture is open to the public and will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Bolivian and Latin American regional politics.</p>