'Bright future' awaits Bolivia, apostle says

After spending several days meeting with church members, media and government officials in Bolivia, Elder D. Todd Christofferson concluded that this South American nation enjoys "a bright future" enriched with "great opportunities."A member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Christofferson visited several cities in Bolivia Feb. 6-12. He was joined on the tour by his wife, Sister Katherine Christofferson, along with South America West Area President Marcus B. Nash of the Seventy and his wife, Sister Shelley Nash.In the capital city of La Paz, Elder Christofferson sat down with several senior Bolivian leaders, including the nation's second-ranking official, Chancellor David Choquehuanca. Elder Christofferson and Elder Nash also enjoyed an audience with senior military leader Admiral Jose Luis Cabas; health minister Dr. Ramiro Tapia; the vice-minister of social and civil affairs, Sacha Llorenti; and the director of human service, Dr. Roxana Suarez.In their meetings with government leaders, Elder Christofferson and Elder Nash spoke of the church's international scope and its policy of political neutrality. They also discussed the church's humanitarian work in Bolivia, including efforts to combat dengue fever and to advance agricultural development.See the rest of this story at ldschurchnews.com