By Manfredo Kempff, El Deber: Race or Power? From the predominantly indigenous Upper Peru and later independent Bolivia, a progressively more mestizo nation emerged over time, with some cities where an important Criollo patronage of Hispanic lineage existed and dominated. Without statistics at hand, it can be estimated that at the beginning of the last…
Category: Crime and Violence
¿Quo vadis Bolivia?
By Antonio Saravia, Brujula Digital: To the precipice. Yes, for our infinite misfortune, the country is walking, almost running, towards a deep abyss. At this point, there are no doubts about Arce and his cronies’ objective. It is clear that they are not interested in democracy, the economy, or the ordinary people suffering the crisis…
Let our forests not burn again | Que nuestros bosques no vuelvan a arder
Editorial, El Deber: Between the months of June and October, climatic conditions associated with winds and drought, combined with human activities, trigger forest fires that affect Bolivia almost every year, resulting in severe and immeasurable damage to the environment and its rich biodiversity. A recent report from the Ministry of Environment and Water warns of…
Rising food prices create desperation among residents | Escalada de precios de alimentos crea desesperación en habitantes
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….
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…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 