By Renzo Abruzzese, Brujula Digital: Evo Morales finally called for an end to the blockade, no doubt persuaded by the overwhelming public rejection that the measure generated across nearly every segment of Bolivian society. Furthermore, the confrontation (at least on a rhetorical level) revealed that the “evista” vision of power has become anchored only among…
The End of the MAS Narrative | El fin de la narrativa del MAS
By Hernan Terrazas, Brujula Digital: If Evo Morales’ objective is achieved, he would be the first person charged with statutory rape to negotiate his case through international mediation. Incredibly, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights itself is advocating for a dialogued resolution to a conflict that has held part of the country in suspense for…
Masismo is bankrupt and to “govern” they not only ask for more taxes but to eliminate our privacy | Masismo en quiebra y para “gobernar” no solo piden mas impuestos sino anular nuestra privacia
By Unitel, Eju.tv: The Tax Office launches a banking system to report payments of Bs 50,000 or more The head of the National Tax Service (SIN), Mario Cazón, emphasized that the obligation to process transactions of goods and services worth Bs 50,000 or more through banks has been in place for some time. [Photo: SIN]…
“Masista” struggle plunges Bolivia into poverty | Pugna “masista” hunde a Bolivia en la pobreza
By El Diario: In three weeks of road blockades Following an evaluation of the 21 days of roadblocks in the Tropic of Cochabamba, various sectors of society express concern over the losses incurred by the Bolivian state, the population, and those stranded on the roads, left to fend for themselves. The “masista” struggle for power…
After the All Saints celebration, the wallunk’as begin | Tras la celebración de Todos Santos, comienzan las wallunk’as
By Opinion: This Sunday, wallunk’as began in various places, such as El Paso in Quillacollo. They will continue for several weeks, especially on weekends. After the Day of the Dead and, following tradition, with the farewell to souls, the wallunk’as now begin. This Sunday, they started in various places, such as El Paso in Quillacollo….
Blockade enters its fourth week with $2.109 billion in losses and no dialogue | Bloqueo entra en su cuarta semana con pérdidas por 2.109 millones de dólares y sin diálogo
By Vision 360: Conflict The People’s General Staff, aligned with Evo Morales, refused to pause. The Government states they will not negotiate as long as the blockade continues, aiming to generate impunity. Police intervened Friday morning at the Parotani blockade. Photo: APG With no consolidated dialogue and losses totaling $2.109 billion, Bolivia enters a fourth…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 