Bolivian gov and reverse colonialism…

Renzo Abruzzese writes for El Deber: Sousa Santos and reverse colonialism Boaventura de Sousa Santos can be considered the ideologue in the new Latin American populism line. To support the actions of the Governments of the type mentioned, the prestigious sociologist argues that the problems of current capitalism (referred to as post-capitalism) are two possible…

Bolivian Corruption 101: Where Bolivia falls under the 2013 Corruption Barometer?

This post is longer than usual, it has Reuters’ worldwide news, followed by Bolivia’s data: Crisis of confidence in government handling of corruption, survey shows By Erik Kirschbaum BERLIN | Tue Jul 9, 2013 11:10am IST (Reuters) – A majority of people worldwide believes corruption has worsened in the last two years and they see governments as…

Bolivia under undeniable extortion facts!

Carlos Valverde writes for El Deber: Extortion (and facts) Villegas, Rodas, Rivera, Gomez are surnames which have a common denominator: are known to the width and length of the country, as extortionists who used to work for power and who executed orders of power. They are in prison waiting for a fair trial that fails…

From one ridicule act to the next… only for Bolivian worldwide embarrassment

Manfredo Kempff Suarez described generously the ordeal and public embarrassment that all Bolivians have to endure, due to the naive or stubbornly behavior of current president. Manfredo writes for El Deber: The complaints of his Excellency Since his Excellency agreed the Government has not done nothing but to complain. His whining has transcended the borders…

Bolivian SAFCO 101: more corruption and extortion, how could this be?!

Wilfredo Ramirez writes for El Diario: “SAFCO” law: there is spread corruption and extortion The law of administration and Control Government “SAFCO” as of July 20, 1990, was full of good intentions, was created to protect the resources and assets of the State against theft, fraud, embezzlement and aimed any public servant, whatever his hierarchy…