Category: Bolivia
El traje de chola tiene origen europeo – The chola costume has European origin
Juan Jose Toro, El Potosi: We present this work in connection with the controversies over the use of these clothes, which in some places is interpreted as an insult, and in connection with the inauguration of an exclusive boutique for cholitas. Her name was Manuela del Risco y Agorreta and, although she had to go…
Deslucida posesión – Lackluster inauguration
El Diario: Mesa and his parliamentary caucus protested the 2/3 When Luis Arce issued his presidential message, the assembly members of the Citizen Community (CC) withdrew from the Chamber of the Legislative Assembly The former president and leader of the Citizen Community (CC), Carlos Mesa, and 50 members of his caucus protested yesterday during the…
Democracia amarga – Bitter democracy
Agustín Echalar, Página Siete: From the moment that Mrs. Añez assumed the interim presidency of Bolivia, I thought that all the disorder resulting from the abuse of power by Evo Morales would have an end on the day that, after new elections, a legitimately elected president assumed power, in a fair managed by an honorable…
Luis Arce no tendrá «luna de miel» – Luis Arce will not have a “honeymoon”
Raúl Peñaranda, Página Siete: All presidents usually have what is called a “honeymoon,” a period of popularity and calm immediately after the new government takes office. That happens all over the world and, of course, it has also happened in Bolivia. As the months go by, governments face obstacles and problems and must start managing…
La justicia apesta – Justice sucks
Editorial, El Deber: Adjectives are missing for Bolivian justice Faltan adjetivos para la justicia boliviana In recent days, Bolivian justice has issued at least seven rulings favorable to members of the Movement Toward Socialism since it was learned of the victory of that party in the October 18 election. That is, the new government did…
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