Humberto Vacaflor writes for El Diario: ECONOMICS AND FINANCE Bolivia changes? Does Evo fulfill his promises? By having received five times more resources than previous Governments (thanks only to the high prices of raw materials), has the MAS fulfilled its promises with Bolivia? National Unity, the party led by Samuel Doria Medina, has cast doubt…
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Is there Freedom of the Press in Bolivia?
From El Diario: Amnesty International in its report 2012, denounces: Disproportionate action against freedom of the press On-site investigation reveals the Government restrictions against private media, points out the trials of three, including EL DIARIO. Mentions abuse of Justice to persecute political opponents. The world organization with its headquarters in London, England, Amnesty International has…
Current Bolivian gov encourages confrontation in the streets as a way to perpetuate in power!
Carlos Cordero Carraffa’s wonderful writing in El Deber: Life gives us surprises The conflict that runs through May on the subject of pension and a dignified retirement demand for everyone, is the foretaste of what will be the 2014 election stage and drama of a country confronted with the dilemma of choosing between the presidential…
Bolivian ordeal through the humor lens, May 25, 2013
Bolivia’s reality nowadays is sadly illustrated by cartoons in national newspapers, follow a few for this Sunday, May 26, 2013. This is from El Dia, April 22, 2013: Bolivian Justice is severely damaged due to the Executive’s interference, imposition, increasing narco trafficking activities and deadly violence in day-to-day lives. UN’s human rights have made timid…
How current Bolivian president is mentioned in an Spanish newspaper editorial… nothing to be proud of!
From El Pais, Editorial, May 22, 2013: Controversial re-election Evo Morales’ will to be eligible for a third term violated Bolivia’s Constitution The Government of Bolivia published this Monday [5/20/13] the law allowing Evo Morales to arising for a third time to the presidential election. Having won the elections in 2006 and had been re-elected…
Bolivian presidential original lie… and illegal… and arrogant… and many more BS!
Carlos Cordero Carraffa writes for El Deber: The original lie President Morales has almost all that power can offer: authority, prestige, economic resources and the things that money can buy. Except for some goods and virtues, both intangible, such as just causes, individual and collective awareness, political timing. Everything else in the market of life…
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