Bolivia’s farmers criticize Morales, fight centralization

AFP reports fro France 24: Montero (Bolivia) (AFP) Bolivian dairy farmer Jose Roca’s blue eyes glow with anger when he talks about indigenous ex-president Evo Morales and his supporters. “They call us racists, separatists, all the bad adjectives are for us,” he says. With his 500 cows and 250 acres of land, Roca is a…

Bolivia opposition leader blocked from reaching capital

Associated Press reports for Newser: LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Backers of Bolivia’s president blocked the arrival of an opposition leader to the capital of La Paz on Tuesday and the government flew him back to his home city amid protests over the apparent reelection of President Evo Morales. Supporters of Morales blocked Luis Fernando…

Bolivia’s post-election clashes turn deadly as two are killed

BBC News reports: At least two people have been killed in Bolivia in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Evo Morales, the government says. The two men died in the town of Montero in eastern Santa Cruz province. Tension has been running high for the past 10 days following the disputed presidential election results….