El Diario: The government is criticized for not addressing demands The rise in prices of basic household products sparked protests from various sectors this past week, as the economic impact is felt in cities and provinces across the country. The National Institute of Statistics (INE) attributes this situation to climatic phenomena, imported inflation, and smuggling….
Category: Crime and Violence
Hooded men armed with sticks intimidate drivers stranded by the blockade in Yapacani | Encapuchados armados de palos amedrentan a choferes varados por bloque en Yapacani
By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: The blockers are accused of belonging to the radical faction of MAS that supports Evo Morales. The government invites the mobilized to pressure the approval of a loan in the Legislature. Hooded and armed with sticks, blockers in Yapacaní intimidated stranded drivers. Photo: Video Screenshot A group of men who…
The Ominous Hours of Democracy | Las horas aciagas de la democracia
Editorial, El Deber: Just a few hours ago, a new and unfortunate episode unfolded, casting doubt on the very foundations of the democratic system, characterized by a series of actions that conflict with the law, common sense, and respect for the Bolivian people. The ongoing deterioration has been evident for a long time. It is…
¡Apocalypse MAS! – ¡Apocalipsis MAS!
By RUDDY ORELLANA V., Los Tiempos: Evo Morales Ayma always has a problem for every solution! His verbal incontinence and anthology-worthy outbursts lead him to splatter, like acid rain, his closest surroundings and, of course, his entire militancy. I have always believed that Evo’s main enemy is Evo himself and, for a couple of years…
Internal War within Bolivia’s Left Prevents Addressing Impending Economic Crisis | La guerra interna en la izquierda boliviana impide abordar la crisis económica que está en camino
By The Economist: Evo Morales and Luis Arce. Photo: EFE Meetings of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) used to be boring affairs. Not anymore. Nowadays, they explode into brawls, with bottles and chairs flying overhead before being dispersed with tear gas. This change reflects a rift at the top of Bolivia’s ruling party, where President…
Facing the traffic, let’s lift the fuel subsidy! – Frente al tráfico, ¡levantemos el subsidio a los combustibles!
Editorial, Correo del Sur: Fuel Trafficking The fuel shortage causing long lines at gas stations, particularly in Potosí, is driven by the illegal hoarding of fuel for resale in the northern part of the department. An indigenous authority has confirmed that the pack animals of the past have been replaced by illegal cars, known as…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 