Editorial, El Dia: Those who predicted a complicated pre-election period were mistaken. Over 270 conflicts in just three months, averaging three per day, do not inspire optimism and, in any case, paint a bleak picture. In addition to the heightened political struggle between the two factions of MAS, the country’s difficult economic situation only adds…
They carry out political mobilization, they are NOT social movements | Hacen movilización politica, NO son movimientos sociales
By Renzo Abruzzese, Brujula Digital: The “social movements” of the MAS One of the key argumentative pillars of the regimes led by MAS (Movement for Socialism) is powerfully grounded in what they call “social movements.” This term has given rise to a multitude of actions that, theoretically, are “mandates” from such organizations. MAS governs in…
To reap what has been sown: blocking roads and protests against masismo | A cosechar lo sembrado: bloqueo caminos y protestas contra el masismo
By Carla Mercado, Yerko Guevara, UNITEL, Eju.tv: Transport Confirms Roadblocks and Marches This Monday, Warns of Indefinite Protests The main demands of the sector are a solution to the regular supply of fuel and the shortage of dollars. In recent days, the union sector and importers expressed their support for the protest [Photo: Yerko Guevara…
Lame gov reaction towards chinese predators | Pobre reacción del gobierno hacia los depredadores chinos
By Silvana Vincenti, El Deber: Activists Lament Impunity in Jaguar Deaths; Recent Case Involves Chinese Nationals They expressed their repudiation with protests for the death of a jaguar in the hands of officials of the Chinese company Sinohydro and questioned the silent release of a Chinese citizen for a previous case. “What’s happening in Santa…
Indigenous Amazon Violin Luthiers | Indígenas del Amazonas hacen violines
Agencia AFP, El Deber: Indigenous Luthiers Offering Their Violins to Bolivia from the Amazon Urubichá, a town with 8,000 inhabitants, is primarily made up of indigenous people who speak Guarayo, one of the 37 officially recognized dialects in Bolivia. According to Waldo Papu, there are between 40 and 50 recognized luthiers in this area. With…
Economy of Intimidation | Economía de matonaje
Editorial, El Dia: Instead of applauding, encouraging, and asking exporters what they need to continue exporting, increase foreign sales, and providing support to seek new markets, the government of Luis Arce opts for intimidation policies and threatens producers who, according to him, are not bringing 100 percent of the dollars they earn from their transactions…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 