After the storm, things begin to settle in the political arena, however current Bolivian government is facing now criticism over legality and legitimacy of the elections of Sunday, October 16, 2011. For one, there is public opinion questioning whether or not the “pre-selected” candidates by this government who appear to be the most voted, should reject…
Month: October 2011
CBN is a great and proud Bolivian company, 125 years old!!
Today, Pagina Siete made a positive and excellent report, among the usual “negative and pessimistic” issues that lately devastates our beautiful Bolivia. The National Bolivian Brewery (CBN) is going to celebrate its 125 years old on October 20, 2011. It is incredible and amazing to reach such maturity in a country where very few companies even reach…
TIPNIS protest-walk group to arrive La Paz city this Wednesday
PAT news reported today around 13:24 that the TIPNIS protest group has re-started their march towards La Paz city, it is expected that group will arrive sometime this Wednesday, October 19, 2011. More update as it develops.
Judicial “election” perceptions from Bolivian citizens
This cartoon from El Dia illustrates how most people felt about yesterday’s Judicial “election.” Now, the electoral office is saying that the results could be made available by October 24th, last night hey said October 29th. It’s worth remembering that current Bolivian President estimated a 70% of votes in favor of the electoral process (valid…
Preliminary, unofficial results of the Bolivian Judicial “elections”
El Deber website published late last night the preliminary, unofficial results of the Bolivian Judicial “elections.” The green stands for valid votes; gold for white and red for null/void votes in the October 16, 2011 Judicial “elections,” please remember that the official numbers will be given NLT October 29, 2011. The first chart is for the…
BBC reports on Judicial Bolivian election
Main excerpts follow: “Bolivia judges election tests Evo Morales support” “Voting has ended in Bolivia after the first ever election to choose the country’s top judges. Exit polls suggested a large number of voters deliberately spoiled their ballots in protest against President Evo Morales. Mr Morales says the elections will make Bolivia’s justice system more…
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