By Unitel, El Dia: The embassy warned that ongoing road blockades and protests are taking place in Bolivia, disrupting transportation and other essential services. The suspension applies to May 27 and 28. The US Embassy in Bolivia. Photo: Social media The United States Embassy in Bolivia suspended routine consular services in La Paz for Wednesday,…
The Altiplano Jihad | La Jihad altiplánica
By Diego Ayo, Brujula Digital: Hearing a peasant announce that “we are going to carpet the La Paz-Oruro highway with corpses” is dramatic. It is even worse when a pair of lawmakers openly devote themselves to issuing threats without the slightest shame. Nilton Condori states that “if we are going to change the Political Constitution…
Battle of Alto de la Alianza: A Story of Heroism | Batalla del Alto de la Alianza: historia de heroísmo
By La Patria: Every May 26, Bolivian heroes are remembered: the Colorados Battalion and their bravery in the Battle of Alto de la Alianza The Battle of Alto de la Alianza The Battle of Alto de la Alianza was one of the most important events of the War of the Pacific. This confrontation took place…
“evistas and narcs”: “They Wanted to Hunt a Minister” | “Querían cazar a un ministro”
By Stefany Guzmán, Red Uno, Eju.tv: “They Wanted to Hunt a Minister”: Zamora Reveals He Suffered Three Ambushes on His Return to La Paz Minister Mauricio Zamora recounted that he was the victim of three ambushes during the opening of the humanitarian corridor last Saturday. He assured that the Government continues to prioritize dialogue as…
Chuquisaca’s Cry for Freedom | El Grito Libertario de Chuquisaca
By El Diario: 217 Years Ago Chuquisaca Ignited Alto Peru’s Fight for Freedom in 1809 On May 25, 1809, Chuquisaca became the scene of a rebellion that marked the beginning of the emancipation movement in Alto Peru. The former capital of the Audiencia of Charcas, today Sucre, ceased to be merely an administrative and university…
State of Exception Reform | Reforma del Estado de Excepción
By El Pais: State of Exception: What Does It Mean and What Happens After the Repeal of Law 1341? The law regulated the detailed procedure, concrete limits, and consequences for those who abuse the measure State of exception In a session convened at the House of Liberty in Sucre to celebrate the 217th anniversary of…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 