Mamani told the New York Times he had no idea who Malia was during the mountain excursion, instead thinking it was one of the other hikers who prompted the security — which came at the behest of President Obama, who called Bolivian President Evo Morales to request the extra personnel.“

There was a blond girl and we assumed she was the important one,” Mamani said.

Malia Obama went on secret trip to South America | New York Post

hmmm