Editorial, El Deber: The Movimiento Al Socialismo has not been able to install the story that in 2019 there was a coup in the country. The arguments have not been enough, because millions of Bolivians know that they were in the streets protesting against the fraud that Evo Morales and his party tried to carry…
Tag: bad politics
Masista politicking – Politiquería masista
Editorial, Los Tiempos: Fracture and detriment The fracture that divides the MAS deepens, so much so that both sides have already started campaigns with the prospect of the 2025 general elections. This may seem encouraging for the opposition, but it is more likely that the internal rivalry in the ruling party will harm the management…
The absurdity of not acknowledging a government | El absurdo de desconocer un gobierno
Editorial, Página Siete: Not acknowledging the existence of a government that lasted a year in power is an absurdity of such magnitude that, if it were not for the consequences that this madness entails, it would only deserve a few minutes of astonishment and laughter. Although it seems taken from a fantasy book, the truth…
Opaque leadership – Liderazgos opacos
Lupe Cajias, El Deber: A week ago I briefly summarized some examples of the willingness of Bolivian citizens, especially in urban spaces, to resist, fight and defeat initiatives that are authoritarian, arbitrary and/or with dictatorial overtones. The second part of this reflection is to relate this capacity for spontaneous organization, mostly peaceful and courageous, with…
Internal struggles of the MAS between complaints and mutual threats | Pugnas internas del MAS entre denuncias y amenazas mutuas
El Diario: Leaderships are questioned Given the constant climate of conflict within the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS), which in recent days has led to questions of its statutes and even statements that warn of threats of assassination, the opposition parliamentarians regretted that these disputes affect Government management, resembling the actions of the ruling party with…
Travel advisory: ‘Exercise increased caution’ – Aviso de viaje: ‘Ejercer mayor cautela’
Nathan Diller, USA Today: US reissues travel advisory for Bolivia amid protests: ‘Exercise increased caution’ The U.S. reissued a travel advisory for Bolivia Thursday amid recent protests. The State Department reissued its Level 2 warning for the country, advising travelers to “Exercise Increased Caution” due to civil unrest. Across the country, Bolivians participated in a “national assembly” led by the opposition…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 