Editorial, El Deber: Illegal land occupation is undoubtedly the greatest challenge faced by agricultural producers in eastern Bolivia, especially in the department of Santa Cruz. This problem has been recurrent and seems to have no solution, as these invasions often go unpunished. However, there is now a glimmer of hope: the Government has just announced…
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¿Quo vadis Bolivia?
By Antonio Saravia, Brujula Digital: To the precipice. Yes, for our infinite misfortune, the country is walking, almost running, towards a deep abyss. At this point, there are no doubts about Arce and his cronies’ objective. It is clear that they are not interested in democracy, the economy, or the ordinary people suffering the crisis…
The TSE announces that it will call on parties to decide whether to prioritize primaries or judicial elections | El TSE anuncia que convocará a partidos para definir si se prioriza las primarias o las judiciales
By Juan Carlos Véliz, Cadena A, Eju.tv: The members of the electoral body will also propose the modification of the law for judging high state officials so that they are tried in a trial of responsibilities for their actions during the exercise of their duties. Video: Electoral Tribunal (TSE) official, Tahuichi Tahuichi, announced that this…
Hooded men armed with sticks intimidate drivers stranded by the blockade in Yapacani | Encapuchados armados de palos amedrentan a choferes varados por bloque en Yapacani
By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: The blockers are accused of belonging to the radical faction of MAS that supports Evo Morales. The government invites the mobilized to pressure the approval of a loan in the Legislature. Hooded and armed with sticks, blockers in Yapacaní intimidated stranded drivers. Photo: Video Screenshot A group of men who…
Difficult Times Require Wise Solutions | Días difíciles necesitan salidas sabias
Editorial, El Deber: The economic and political context in the country places Luis Arce’s government in a difficult position. The scarcity of dollars and the demand for normal fuel supply, which anticipate social unrest, are compounded by a strained political climate centered around the Movimiento Al Socialismo (MAS) with its two factions embroiled in a…
Democracy in Ruins | La democracia en ruinas
By Manfredo Kempff, El Deber: Since 2009, the year the new Constitution came into effect, Bolivia has been mired in a deceptive democracy. Some might argue that it’s more accurate to call it anarchy, but that’s not the case. Anarchy means the absence of the state and political power, resulting in chaos and confusion. Bolivia,…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 