Radio Fides reports: The meeting between the Government and the Potosinist Civic Committee (Comcipo) this morning failed to suspend the indefinite general strike in Potosí that today enters its eighth day. The president of the civic entity, Marco Antonio Pumari, told the Fides radio morning coffee program that “the indefinite general strike continues.” He explained…
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Bolivian independent journalists 101, who are in peril under the worst ochlocracy
John Otis/CPJ Andes Correspondent reports to Committee to Protect Journalists: Forced out of jobs and sidelined, Bolivia’s independent journalists see their audience slipping away Amalia Pando was once a ubiquitous presence on Bolivian radio and TV, hosting some of the country’s most popular news and political commentary programs. At age 66, she’s still at it, but her…
Laguna Verde – Lake’s emerald green waters
Atlas Obscura reports: Laguna Verde This lake’s emerald green waters are a spectacular sight, but it’s not a great place for a swim. Laguna Verde lies in the extreme southwest of Bolivia, not far from the border with Chile. Depending on the strength of the winds, which whip up the water, minerals, and sediments within…
Why Bolivia’s Wildfires Are Raising the Heat on Evo Morales
Frida Ghitis reports for World Politics Review: TO read the whole article, please use this link: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/28256/why-bolivia-s-wildfires-are-raising-the-heat-on-evo-morales
Bolivia president feels election heat amid anger over wildfires
Mat Youkee reports for The Guardian: Polls suggest Evo Morales may face a run-off vote after being blamed for devastating blazes Heavy rains have all but extinguished the devastating wildfires that tore through the dry forests of eastern Bolivia for nearly two months. But, with national elections approaching, recriminations over the blazes have ratcheted up tensions in…
Evo Morales Is Poised to Cling to Power in Bolivia’s Upcoming Election
Mat Youkee reports for Fair Observer, the picture at the bottom comes from the internet, and reflects evo’s personality and our decision: Following years of progress, a fourth presidential term for Evo Morales would represent a step backward for Bolivia’s democratic consolidation. Bolivia serves as a reminder that, all too often, democracies are only as…
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