By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, Brujula Digital: “Evo or nothing,” “Tuto or nothing”: two sides of the same coin, the same authoritarianism disguised as democracy. Bolivian democracy, like much of Latin America’s, has adopted a formally democratic discourse, and lately, a fashionable liberal one. But as always: by their fruits you shall know them. In politics, there’s…
Category: Politics
Approving a wage increase will generate greater economic inflation | Aprobar un incremento salarial generará mayor inflación económica
By Unitel: Analyst points out that approving a wage increase will generate greater economic inflation Economist Gonzalo Chávez indicated that if salaries rise, companies will have to cover their costs, which will lead to a major problem in economic terms. Reference image. Just days before the celebration of Labor Day, when the government typically announces…
“Political parties are an extension of personal careers, no ideology” | “Los partidos políticos son una extensión de carreras personales, no tienen ideología”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Diagnosis “Parties are an extension of personal careers, they have no ideology,” says an analyst “Operators have a low ideological profile, there are no guiding principles and programs are not discussed—only the attributes of the leaders,” criticizes Ricardo Fuentes. A ballot from the 2020 elections. Photo: Social Media Political analyst…
From the Chicago Boys to the Chuquiago Boys | De los Chicago boys a los Chuquiago boys
Editorial, El Diario: It can be considered that the country’s historical development takes place in a context of conservative tendencies and an unchanging rhythm, within which politics and political parties revolve spontaneously. Today, some claim that this movement is the right one, while others say it is mistaken. However, that is another matter entirely. The…
Elections, suspense, and humor | Elecciones, suspenso y humor
By Humberto Vacaflor, El Diario: While we wait for Jaime Dunn’s candidacy, the political campaign is focused on MAS and the parties and candidates who are its familiar faces. Within MAS, there are new signs that its leaders and members are beginning to grasp a bit of humor. The currently hidden advisors of Andrónico said…
“Move ahead with much more strength than before, with greater freedom” | “Ir con mucha más fuerza que antes, con mayores libertades”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Electoral race “There are people trying to obstruct, but my candidacy is moving forward with more strength than before,” says Dunn The economist responded to the former MNR leader and said that “instead of making things easier, he tries to obstruct.” Jaime Dunn in a file photo. Photo: APG Presidential…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 