Trump Sending Aid Mission to Bolivia Ahead of Election

Associated Press reports via VoA: MIAMI – The Trump administration is sending an assessment team to Bolivia this week to discuss possible resumption of foreign aid to the Andean nation following the ouster of leftist leader Evo Morales, according to two people with knowledge of the visit. The team organized by the U.S. Agency for…

Bolivian Economic Challenges 101 for 2020

Juan Antonio Morales writes for Americas Quarterly: The Economic Challenges Facing Bolivia’s Next Government The country’s political crisis has masked concerning macroeconomic trends. In 2019, Bolivia’s political institutions were put to the test. In the new year, it may be the economy’s turn. Many are hoping elections slated for May will help quell the turmoil…

El narco contra Bolivia

Claudio Ferrufino escribe en El Dia: ¿Están ciegos? ¿Qué pasa con intelectuales, pensadores y etcéteras respecto a Bolivia? ¿Por qué descalificar un alzamiento popular pacífico de millones? ¿Por qué ponerse de lado de los pocos miles, pagados, o afectados en sus negocios ilegales, que salieron a defender a Morales con muerte y amedrentamiento? Adrede afirman…