Tag: authoritarianism

Plot – Montaje

Editorial, El Deber: Inconsistencies of an absurd plot Every day that passes more evidence appears that the government campaign to establish the theory of the alleged coup and the arrest of former accused authorities are completely inconsistent and reveal time and again that it is a political strategy with an objective not yet determined. The…

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Concerns for Áñez as people protest against Bolivia ‘persecution’

La Prensa Latina: La Paz, Mar 17 (efe-epa).- Demonstrations took place across Bolivia Wednesday against “repression” of the ruling party and the arrest of former president Jeanine Áñez, who required medical assistance Wednesday. The demonstrations prompted calls for counter-protests in support of the government of President Luis Arce. Áñez’s family on Wednesday denounced that the…

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Rematch – La revancha

Manfredo Kempff, El Diario: The stupidity of the democratic forces of not having constituted a common front to prevent the return of the MAS to the government last year, has made it possible for the fraudulent and corrupt to regain command in the country, with the desire to take revenge on what they call an…

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Luis Arce’s Broken Promise in Bolivia

Raul Penaranda, Americas Quarterly: The arrest of his predecessor on terrorism charges is the latest step by Arce’s government to set off alarms. LA PAZ – When Luis Arce took office as Bolivia’s president last November, he promised to “rebuild the country in unity” after years of divisive politics. He signaled a willingness to build…

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An authoritarian masismo – Un masismo autoritario

Si quieres arrancarle el corazón a una democracia, vas tras los hechos, eso es lo que hacen los autoritarios modernos. Paso 1: mientes todo el tiempo.Paso 2: Dices que son tus oponentes y los periodistas los que mienten.Paso 3: Todos miran a su alrededor y dicen: “¿Qué es la verdad? No hay verdad”. Entonces la…

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