Terrorism (I) – Terrorismo (I)

Juan Jose Toro writes in Pagina Siete: Terrorism (I) What is happening in Bolivia? The Bolivians who are in the country know this, because we live it in our own flesh, but, given the notorious misinformation that exists abroad, especially in Argentina, I will expose some facts: 1. In different parts of the country there…

Evo again? – ¿Evo de nuevo?

Editorial Pagina Siete, cartoon from El Potosi: Evo again? In a television interview on the international network Al Jazeera, Evo Morales announced that he is withdrawing his presidential candidacy and asked to be allowed to finish his term. Morales’s request is impossible because there is an acting transitional President with the endorsement of the Constitutional…

Evo Morales made Bolivia a narco state

By Mary Anastasia O’Grady WHEN former Bolivian President Evo Morales arrived in Mexico City last week seeking asylum, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard greeted him at the airport. Associated Press photographer Eduardo Verdugo caught the moment on film, with Mr. Ebrard smiling down on the shorter Mr. Morales and gently cradling the side of the…

Turmoil in Bolivia: An explainer

Patrick J. McDonnell reports for The Los Angeles Times, photo from the internet: Turmoil in Bolivia: An explainer MEXICO CITY — The Andean nation of Bolivia, home to 11 million, has been engulfed in political turmoil since disputed elections were held last month. Ex-President Evo Morales is now in exile in Mexico. Some questions and answers…