Editorial, Los Tiempos: The blockade of public roads as a form of sectoral protest in Bolivia is a pressure tactic that—due to its frequency, the manner in which it is applied, and, in some cases, the reasons behind it—seems to deviate from the legitimate right that justifies it. This is even more evident when such…
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Three towns flooded due to river diversion for mining | Tres pueblos inundados por desvío de ríos para minería
By El Diario: Cedla Alert The flooding of populations such as Quime, Tipuani, and Guanay in the department of La Paz is attributable to mining, which diverts rivers to expand its legal and illegal operations at a frantic pace, according to Alfredo Zaconeta, a researcher at the Center for Labor and Agricultural Development (Cedla). The…
Bolivia’s country risk is the second worst in the region | Riesgo país de Bolivia es el segundo peor de la región
By El Diario/Brújula Digital: There is a serious risk of entering “default” Bolivia’s country risk is the second worst in the region, according to JP Morgan Bolivia faces a severe deterioration in its economic situation, evidenced by an increase in its country risk, currently at 1,942 points, making it the second highest in Latin America,…
The Day After evo’s blockades | El día después de los bloqueos de evo
Editorial, El Dia: The Day After In Bolivia, we are used to seeing everything happen without any real change; everything continues as it was. We reach the edge of the abyss, and then everything seemingly returns to normal. However, this time, things may be different, as the national reality is not the result of a…
“Evo declared war on the State” and “this is subversion” | “Evo le declaró la guerra al Estado” y “esto es subversión”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: “Evo declared war on the State” and “this is subversion”: reactions following the takeover of a military unit The incident has generated various reactions, with talk of terrorism and sedition and criticism directed at the Armed Forces. Video capture of the military unit takeover in Chapare. The violent takeover of…
“Evistas” seize military unit in Villa Tunari, enter armory, and hold hostages | “Evistas” toman unidad militar en Villa Tunari, entran a sala con armas y hay rehenes
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Crisis It has been reported that the mobilized group entered the Cacique Maraza Regiment violently. The group of soldiers inside the military facility. Photo: Video screenshot Around two thousand coca growers loyal to leader and former president Evo Morales violently took over the Cacique Maraza Regiment in District 8 of…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 