La Paz

LA PAZ, Bolivia - A former Bolivian president has been ordered into rehab after he allegedly harassed minors in public under the influence of marijuana.

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia announced plans Friday to honor its native son Jaime Escalante, whose success teaching advanced math at a tough Los Angeles high school inspired the movie "Stand and Deliver." Escalante, who died Tuesday at his son's home near Sacramento, Calif., will be recognized posthumously as a "cultural ambassador" for his work on behalf of people who have been discriminated against, Culture Minister Zulma Yugar said.

LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia is dropping its bid to host the Miss Universe pageant because it would cost more than anticipated.

LA PAZ, Bolivia - A baby girl born on a military-run airliner in Bolivia will be baptized on the plane as well - with the chief of the air force presiding as godfather.

LA PAZ, Bolivia - A Bolivian airline is giving free flights to a child born on one of its airliners.