Procuraduría: Evo cannot be a candidate; no discussion Evo Morales cannot run for president under any circumstances. This is the firm stance of the Attorney General, César Siles, who asserted yesterday that “there is no discussion about it.” “Constitutionally speaking, there is only one re-election for the president, not indefinite re-elections,” Siles stated to the…
Tag: authoritarianism
Conflicts on the Rise | Conflictos en aumento
Editorial, El Dia: Those who predicted a complicated pre-election period were mistaken. Over 270 conflicts in just three months, averaging three per day, do not inspire optimism and, in any case, paint a bleak picture. In addition to the heightened political struggle between the two factions of MAS, the country’s difficult economic situation only adds…
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…
To reap what has been sown: blocking roads and protests against masismo | A cosechar lo sembrado: bloqueo caminos y protestas contra el masismo
By Carla Mercado, Yerko Guevara, UNITEL, Eju.tv: Transport Confirms Roadblocks and Marches This Monday, Warns of Indefinite Protests The main demands of the sector are a solution to the regular supply of fuel and the shortage of dollars. In recent days, the union sector and importers expressed their support for the protest [Photo: Yerko Guevara…
Economy of Intimidation | Economía de matonaje
Editorial, El Dia: Instead of applauding, encouraging, and asking exporters what they need to continue exporting, increase foreign sales, and providing support to seek new markets, the government of Luis Arce opts for intimidation policies and threatens producers who, according to him, are not bringing 100 percent of the dollars they earn from their transactions…
Cruceño Model and MAS Model | Modelo cruceño y modelo del MAS
By Fernando Prado, El Deber: Much has been said about the Cruceño model, and we all agree that today this is a primarily productive model, linked to a liberal business logic, having lost some of its cultural and management characteristics during the neoliberal period, but that is another topic. What we want to scrutinize now…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 