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…
Category: Crime and Violence
¡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 An indigenous authority has confirmed that the pack animals of the past have been replaced by illegal cars, known as…
Instability Hampers Economic Activity | Inestabilidad rezaga actividad económica
By El Diario: The country’s economic activity is being hindered by the climate of instability and social conflicts, directly affecting the national industry which has to contend with blockades and land seizures in the absence of proper regulatory enforcement. Bolivia has once again entered a wave of protests over various demands, including the shortage of…
Cyber Scammers | Los ciberestafadores
Editorial, Los Tiempos: Reports of cyber scams via social networks are becoming more frequent, but many of them do not reach the police offices due to bureaucracy, lack of knowledge, or because the victims believe it would be pointless to do so, among other reasons. The fact is that those dedicated to this crime have…
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