Carlos Toranzo writes in Pagina Siete: The MAS again? The ideal political system does not exist. Democracy theory advocates a multi-party political system, such that no political organization has more than two-thirds in Parliament. The MAS had it and in almost 14 years it ruled authoritatively, erasing the checks and balances of a healthy democracy….
Bolivia Closes Borders, Suspends International Flights
US News reports: LA PAZ (REUTERS) – Bolivia will close its borders to non-residents and suspend all international flights to combat the spread of coronavirus, the interim government announced on Tuesday. The measures will take effect over the next three days and remain in place until March 31, the government said. Bolivia has confirmed 12 cases…
What does the MAS intend to do with vandalism? – ¿Qué pretende el MAS con practicar el vandalismo?
Editorial from El Diario: What does the MAS intend to do with vandalism? Many times, after the resounding fall of the mass regime last November, some of its leaders have expressed the intention of “helping to promote peace in the country” and also indicated their desire to “contribute so that their followers do not complicate…
Requiem for the most corrupt gov ever!
Follows excerpts from an article that captures most of the events and turmoil we had to endure to get rid of the coca grower caudillo. Article fails to describe how frightened was the Bolivian population with the hordes of masistas who walked down the street of La Paz, at night, banging doors, pillaging and burning…
Lean times’ threats – Amenaza tiempo de vacas flacas
Editorial from El Diario: Lean times’ threats After the era of good times that lasted fourteen years in the country and which was under the administration of the Evo Morales government, the current situation of the national economy faces a stage of economic and political crisis that tends to become the era of lean times….
Bolivia Bans Entry of Passengers From China, South Korea, Italy and Spain
US News reports: LA PAZ (REUTERS) – Bolivia will ban the entry of passengers from China, South Korea, Italy and Spain in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, interim President Jeanine Anez said on Saturday. “This decision is part of the package of firm measures with which we fight against the virus to protect…
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