Página Siete: EU SPOKESMAN ASKED TO AVOID ANY STEP THAT COULD LEAD TO VIOLENCE US senators consider that Arce faces a critical test of democratic leadership. Human Rights Watch argued that the government failed to take steps to reform the judicial system. The recent arrest of the governor of Santa Cruz Luis Fernando Camacho, the…
Category: Crime and Violence
Even the lefties denounce luchin and his thugs! – ¡Hasta los rojillos denuncian a luchin y sus maleantes!
Socialist International: Statement of the Socialist International on Bolivia Socialist International (SI) expresses its concerns over the current political situation in Bolivia. We stress on the importance of respecting the rule of law as the fundamental framework for democratic governance and foundation for development of nations across the world. We hereby call for dialogue between…
It’s not Camacho, it’s democracy – No es Camacho,es la democracia
Editorial, Página Siete: The governor of Santa Cruz, Luis Fernando Camacho, represents one of the radical poles of Bolivian politics and is not a leader who is capable of uniting the democratic forces of the country, however, his violent arrest and subsequent sending to jail of Chonchocoro has aroused the indignation and protest of a…
Listen and rule for all | Escuchar y gobernar para todos
Editorial, El Deber: Santa Cruz and the country live 12 days of anxiety, between the end of 2022 and the first week of 2023. Far from beginning a new management year with hope, Bolivians are in permanent anguish that, unfortunately, is fueled by confrontational speeches and actions. In the midst of this scenario, it should…
Bolivia protests highlight history of ‘baseless charges’ against opposition leaders | Protestas en Bolivia destacan historia de ‘acusaciones infundadas’ contra líderes opositores
Hannah Brem | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, Jurist.org: © WikiMedia (Agencia Boliviana de Información) Protests against the recent arrest of right-wing Bolivian opposition politician and Santa Cruz governor Luis Fernando Camacho continued this week in the Santa Cruz district, stoking fears that Bolivia’s cycle of political retribution will continue. Human Rights Watch (HRW) Associate Director,…
Defend democracy at all costs | Defender la democracia cueste lo que cueste
Tanya Imaña, El Deber: Calvo to Arce: “Bolivia has woken up and is going to defend its democracy at all costs” This Thursday different marches and protest activities are taking place in the department to demand the release of the governor from Santa Cruz. The demands of the population also call for respect for justice…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 