The United Nations’ highest court has rejected landlocked Bolivia’s bid to force Chile to the negotiating table over granting access to the Pacific Ocean. The United Nations’ highest court has rejected landlocked Bolivia’s bid to force Chile to the negotiating table over granting access to the Pacific Ocean. Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera, centre, accompanied by his wife Cecilia Morel, is embraced by people celebrating the ruling (Esteban Felix/AP)In Chile, President Sebastian Pinera described it as “a great day” for the country. Bolivia lost its only coast to neighbouring Chile during an 1879-1883 war and the nation has demanded ocean access for generations. Bolivia watches the court ruling (Juan Karita/AP)Mr Morales sat in the front row of his country’s delegation in the wood-paneled Great Hall of Justice.

Source: Irish Independent October 01, 2018 16:52 UTC