Editorial, El Deber: The economic and political context in the country places Luis Arce’s government in a difficult position. The scarcity of dollars and the demand for normal fuel supply, which anticipate social unrest, are compounded by a strained political climate centered around the Movimiento Al Socialismo (MAS) with its two factions embroiled in a…
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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…
What will the social movements do? | ¿Qué harán los movimientos sociales?
Editorial, El Dia: The MAS (Movement for Socialism) is not experiencing a division, but a diaspora, a dispersion of the political mafias that have integrated it in recent years since they came together in 2005 to ride the populist wave that later coincided with the biggest feast in Bolivia’s history, thanks to the boom in…
Is This the End of an Era? | ¿Final de ciclo?
By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, El Deber: In an unlikely turn of events, the presidential spokesperson for Luis Arce Catacora has announced, following a detailed analysis, the end of the cycle of the so-called “Process of Change” that gave rise to the Plurinational State and its “communitarian model”. In essence, Jorge Richter has certified the failure of…
The threat of upheaval reveals Evo Morales’ desperation | Amenaza de convulsión evidencia la desesperación de Evo Morales
By Melvy Ruiz, El Diario, Eju.tv: Observers warn of desperation within the ‘evismo’ movement to keep their leader relevant and support his aspirations to participate in the general elections as the candidate of the blue party. Rejecting the announcements of social upheaval made by leaders of the ‘evista’ wing within the Movement for Socialism (MAS), national…
Armed invaders take over the El Encanto | Avasalladores armados toman el predio El Encanto
By Paulo Alejandro Lizárraga Alvarado, Vision 360: There were clashes Santa Cruz: Armed invaders take over the El Encanto property, and Del Castillo warns of a strong hand This would be the fourth time that community members have tried to take over these lands as their own. Owners fear for crops and livestock. Police did…
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