Bolivia’s Democracy Faces Pivotal Test as Unrest Spreads

Mónica Machicao reported from La Paz, Bolivia, and Ernesto Londoño from Rio de Janeiro, for The New York Times: Allegations that the governing party rigged the Oct. 20 election have sparked violent protests and calls for a new election. LA PAZ, Bolivia — Tension over Bolivia’s disputed presidential elections escalated sharply this week as a…

Mexico’s AMLO, Argentina’s new leader set bad example in support for tainted Morales

Andres Oppenheimer writes for the Miami Herald, para español, use este link: Shame on them! Mexico’s President Andres Manuel López Obrador and Argentina’s President-elect Alberto Fernandez have sided with Cuba and Venezuela in rushing to accept Bolivian ruler Evo Morales’ dubious Oct. 20 election victory. According to a 92-member international electoral-observation mission, that election may…