Editorial El Deber: It’s important to recognize that the scarcity of dollars is not a recent phenomenon, but this situation, which has worsened in recent months, provokes uncertainty in the business sector and the population at large. The repercussions of this issue are diverse and range from difficulties in conducting imports to limitations on access…
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Journalists Screwed Over | Periodistas jodidos
By Juan José Toro, Brujula Digital: This May 10th will be one of the worst days for Bolivian journalists since the date was instituted as such. For us, who live to inform people, the issue is more than evident, as it is felt in our stomachs and pockets. On April 29th, the Center for Labor…
Is This the End of an Era? | ¿Final de ciclo?
By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, El Deber: In an unlikely turn of events, the presidential spokesperson for Luis Arce Catacora has announced, following a detailed analysis, the end of the cycle of the so-called “Process of Change” that gave rise to the Plurinational State and its “communitarian model”. In essence, Jorge Richter has certified the failure of…
The Misdirection of the Traditional Opposition | El extravío de la oposición tradicional
By Rolando Telleria, Los Tiempos: Since the acute crisis of representation and credibility that occurred at the end of the cycle of the pact-based democracy in October 2003, the traditional political opposition to the Movement for Socialism (MAS) has never been able to compete honorably at the polls since 2005. There have been five elections…
There is nothing left to steal | Ya no queda con qué robar
By Oscar Antezana Malpartida, El Dia: El biodiesel: another example of the MAS model The model didn’t work, nor was it going to work because there was no investment. The economy grew because exports increased due to a rise in international prices like never before in history. As there was no investment in previous years,…
The threat of upheaval reveals Evo Morales’ desperation | Amenaza de convulsión evidencia la desesperación de Evo Morales
By Melvy Ruiz, El Diario, Eju.tv: Observers warn of desperation within the ‘evismo’ movement to keep their leader relevant and support his aspirations to participate in the general elections as the candidate of the blue party. Rejecting the announcements of social upheaval made by leaders of the ‘evista’ wing within the Movement for Socialism (MAS), national…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 