Morales Leads March in Bolivia

Bolivian President Evo Morales joined Monday the group of farmers who are marching for several days in support of social measures and the State's Political Constitution.

The statesman's unexpected appearance at daybreak today produced a whoop of joy and support from the almost 1,500 demonstrators, who have toured hundreds of kilometers from different departments of the country to the government headquarter.

Morales leads the demonstration, along with union and indigenous leaders, who reject the Senate's continuous obstacles to several beneficial projects to the country, like the universal ó Dignity ó pension for elders.

The measure establishes the monthly payment of 200 bolivianos ($25) to people older than 60 years old, but the Senate approved it with changes in financing sources.