6-15-06, 9:05 am

La Paz, June 14.- Bolivian President Evo Morales will pay tribute to Commander Ernesto Che Guevara Wednesday on his 78th birth anniversary, at La Higuera Village, where the guerrilla spent his last hours; published the Latin American News Agency.

As part of the homage, Morales will inaugurate a medical center donated by Cuba and head the graduation of a group of Bolivians who learned how to read and write through the Cuban campaign 'Yes, I Can Do It.'

Political leader Hugo Moldiz noted those governmental achievements corroborate the validity of the fight of the Argentinean-Cuban commander, aimed at providing health and education for the Bolivian people.

Popular leaders, other governmental members, and Cuban Ambassador to Bolivia Rafael Dausa will attend the act at La Higuera as well.

Also today, Morales will install modern equipment at the state Vallegrande Hospital, whose clothes washing area has become a sort of sanctuary, for it was there where Che´s body was shown after his assassination in October 1967.

Local reports reveal there is much expectation in the region about Morales´ first visit there as president, and also because it is the first time a Bolivian president honors Che Guevara.