Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Like his mentors Chavez and Maduro, evo clings to power no matter what. He is pushing Bolivia into violence, he is sending to the streets the violent and irrational groups he controls. As egocentric as he became over these 14 years where he had absolute control of ALL State powers, he is…
Day: October 23, 2019
Bolivia election: “Morales is buying time”
France 24 reports: As confusion over Sunday’s election results grew, violent protests erupted in cities across Bolivia. France 24 journalist David Gormezano recently visited the country to understand how how it has developed under president Evo Morales, who is seeking an unprecedented fourth term in office. https://www.france24.com/en/video/20191022-bolivia-election-morales-is-buying-time
Bolivia: Authorities must respect the right to peaceful protest
Amnesty International reports: In response to the Bolivian authorities’ repressive reaction to demonstrations by people who believe there was fraud in the recent elections, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, said: “Instead of replicating the sad scenes of violent repression that we have seen in great swathes of Latin America in recent weeks, the…
Bolivia says Evo Morales almost has the votes to avoid runoff; riots erupt as US raises election concerns
Paola Flores and Carlos Valdez, The Associated Press for US Today: LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) – Rioting broke out in parts of Bolivia among opponents of President Evo Morales after electoral authorities announced that a resumed vote count put the leader close to avoiding a runoff in his bid for a fourth term. Protesters set…
Que hacer durante este paro – What to do during the strike
Queridos hermanos bolivianos!🇧🇴 Entramos en paro indefinido a partir de las 00:00 hras del día miércoles 23 de octubre, exigiendo de manera PACIFICA que se respete el voto boliviano, y que se acabe la tiranía y corrupción que impuso el MAS. Maneras de aportar al paro 🔴IR A BLOQUEAR: Al momento de ir a bloquear,…
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