In Bolivia, President Evo Morales joined with thousands of elderly citizens to march for a proposed government stipend to Bolivians over the age of 60. Morales wants to steer funds from an energy tax to give seniors a monthly sum equal to $310.

Bolivian President Evo Morales: “From where and with what money was the Bonosol paid? It’s a stipend of solidarity, and we respect solidarity. The government must support the elderly. I repeat: It’s an obligation of the state to attend to our dear old men and women.”

The tax was created two years ago following the ouster of two U.S.-backed presidents.