Is the Bolivian government worried about Sanabria’s trial in the US?

It would appear so, before heading to Venezuela (where he intends to show support to that president), current Bolivian president said at the time of his departure, in Cochabamba: “I don’t know what they are preparing from the US with  general Sanabria, having suspended the hearings for his conviction, it raises suspicion, the general  (Rene…

Who “invented” blockades in Bolivia?

This cartoon is from El Diario, 9/16/11. It shows current president and vice-president opening up the door, saying: “Gosh! blockades and more blockades…! I wonder who had the idea for blockades!!” By the door it reads “Government” and in front of the rocks “support for the TIPNIS”  (protest marching group against the road that intends…