By Andrés Gómez, Visión 360: It is immoral to pay taxes so that they are used in the campaign of a politician who does not represent the thinking or feelings of all citizens. In May 2021, the Finnish Tax Administration commissioned a survey to understand its citizens’ perception of paying taxes. Ninety-five percent of Finns…
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Dunn explains why he didn’t finalize an alliance with ADN and MNR: ‘freedom needs new structures’ | Dunn explica por qué no concreto alianza con ADN y MNR: ‘la libertad necesita estructuras nuevas’
By Erbol: SPEAKS OF THE FUTURE, NOT THE PAST The pre-candidate Jaime Dunn responded to criticism for not having finalized alliances with Nationalist Democratic Action (ADN) and the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR). He stated that he seeks a pact with the future, not with the past, and that the vision of freedom for the country…
Blank Slate for Bolivia | Tabla rasa para Bolivia
By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, Brujula Digital: “Evo or nothing,” “Tuto or nothing”: two sides of the same coin, the same authoritarianism disguised as democracy. Bolivian democracy, like much of Latin America’s, has adopted a formally democratic discourse, and lately, a fashionable liberal one. But as always: by their fruits you shall know them. In politics, there’s…
“Political parties are an extension of personal careers, no ideology” | “Los partidos políticos son una extensión de carreras personales, no tienen ideología”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Diagnosis “Parties are an extension of personal careers, they have no ideology,” says an analyst “Operators have a low ideological profile, there are no guiding principles and programs are not discussed—only the attributes of the leaders,” criticizes Ricardo Fuentes. A ballot from the 2020 elections. Photo: Social Media Political analyst…
“Move ahead with much more strength than before, with greater freedom” | “Ir con mucha más fuerza que antes, con mayores libertades”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Electoral race “There are people trying to obstruct, but my candidacy is moving forward with more strength than before,” says Dunn The economist responded to the former MNR leader and said that “instead of making things easier, he tries to obstruct.” Jaime Dunn in a file photo. Photo: APG Presidential…
Clear intention to postpone the elections | Clara intención de postergar las elecciones
By Unitel: “There is a clear intention to postpone the elections,” says Carlos Valverde in response to constitutional challenges In his analysis, Valverde pointed to the government and also questioned why the Arcista bloc in the Chamber of Deputies has not advanced the package of laws to safeguard the process, despite having the majority. “There…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 