Bolivia Morales: Scrapping of term limits is ‘blow to democracy’

BBC News reports: Bolivia Morales: Scrapping of term limits is ‘blow to democracy’ A ruling by Bolivia’s Constitutional Court allowing President Evo Morales to stand for a fourth consecutive term in office in 2019 has been described as a “blow to democracy” by his opponents. The court lifted constitutional limits on re-election arguing that they…

evolitics 101: Narcobrothers in the MAS

A great Editorial from Pagina Siete: Narcobrothers in the MAS The crime of drug trafficking is one of the scourges that has stigmatized Bolivian society for decades. This Government is no exception in the sense that it has faced large seizures of cocaine and growing violence associated with drug-related crimes and related offenses. From time…

TIFF ’17: Violeta Ayala talks access in “Cocaine Prison”

Jessica Mach reports for Real Screen: TIFF ’17: Violeta Ayala talks access in “Cocaine Prison” Violeta Ayala’s latest documentary takes viewers inside one of Bolivia’s most notorious prisons, aiming to bring a new perspective to the war on drugs. Cocaine Prison provides a first-hand account of the foot soldiers affected by the drug trade through a prisoner…