Political Blockades against Health – Bloqueos políticos contra Salud

El Diario reports: Minister Oscar Mercado Blockades for political purposes seek health catastrophe In the last hours, the demands of the protesters changed from requests for the relaxation of the quarantine to be able to work, to demands for resignation of authorities and advancement of the general elections The blockades caused by those related to…

MAS is instability – El MAS es inestabilidad

Carlos Klinsky writes in El Deber; MAS is instability The last two signs of life launched by Evo Morales from Buenos Aires confirm his authoritarian character. First was the unhappy phrase about the “armed militias,” from which he had to retract at the risk of a revocation of his refuge in Argentina. And now, the…

The MAS in the face of shame – El MAS ante la vergüenza

Guillermo Mariaca writes in Pagina Siete: The MAS in the face of shame Evo Morales has fled. Every day that passes keeps running away. Because he has not only fled from defeat; he intends, with his escape, to also escape from shame. Perhaps this statement is an excessive act of generosity (how could a tyrant…

Big in Bolivia: Zebras in the Streets

Isabel Henderson reports for The Atlantic: Big in Bolivia: Zebras in the Streets By all accounts, local drivers have become more cautious and mannerly since volunteer cebritas started directing traffic. Zebras are running rampant through the streets of La Paz, Bolivia, where they can be seen hanging out in groups, interacting with drivers, and even…