By Renzo Abruzzese, Brujula Digital: The Possible Unity The possibility of Evo Morales attempting to overthrow the government of his former Minister of Economy is entirely utopian. For Evo Morales, coming to power through democratic means is critical, just as it is for other candidates who wish to challenge MAS in any of its forms….
Tag: authoritarianism
MAS 101: erased ethics and shelved values | borraron la ética y archivaron los valores
By Carlos Toranzo, Brujula Digital: Moral Decline of the MAS The MAS came to power boastfully, proclaiming it was the time of the “new man”—representing ethics, transparency, and respect for women, indigenous peoples, and Mother Earth. Its leaders claimed they would leave behind the moral disasters of neoliberalism and the market’s lack of ethics. However,…
Bolivia Burns (from fire and crisis): from the Census strike to blue infighting and campaigns | Bolivia arde (por fuego y crisis): del paro por Censo a riña azul y campañas
By Opinion: October, the historically most “feared” month for social conflicts, takes the lead amid political struggles and fires ravaging the country’s green areas. Bolivia is burning. While the fires consume more than 7 million hectares in the department of Santa Cruz alone (the highest record in history), internal disputes within the Movement Toward Socialism…
Evo Morales: The Elephant in the Room | El elefante en la habitación
By Gonzalo Colque, Brujula Digital: For many, Evo Morales is the cause of Bolivia’s economic crisis and the political problems eating away at the country. Yet, despite his critics’ efforts to downplay his presence, Morales remains the strongest presidential candidate, especially after his recent show of force. Acknowledging him as the “elephant in the room”…
Arce’s Support Plummets to 4-Year Low | Cae respaldo de Arce al nivel más bajo en 4 años
Brujula Digital: Support for Arce drops 20 points and reaches its lowest level in 4 years; only 5% believe the economy is doing well Support for President Luis Arce reached its lowest point this month since the beginning of his administration in November 2020, after suffering a 20-point drop since January. A survey by the…
Masistas fascists | Masistas fascistas
By Juan Jose Toro Montoya, Vision 360: If Evo and his followers didn’t have their evident tendency toward violence, they would have let a period pass so that their leader could run again, but as it seems, they don’t want to relinquish power even for an instant. Juan Evo Morales Ayma could have gone down…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 