By El Deber: When will the ruling disqualifying Evo Morales as a presidential candidate be enforced? The TSE will analyze the TCP ruling when elections are officially announced The Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal (TCP) ruling that disqualifies Evo Morales and other political figures from running for national or local offices will be formally applied during the…
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The Power of the Defeated | El poder de los vencidos
By Renzo Abruzzese, Brujula Digital: Evo Morales finally called for an end to the blockade, no doubt persuaded by the overwhelming public rejection that the measure generated across nearly every segment of Bolivian society. Furthermore, the confrontation (at least on a rhetorical level) revealed that the “evista” vision of power has become anchored only among…
The End of the MAS Narrative | El fin de la narrativa del MAS
By Hernan Terrazas, Brujula Digital: If Evo Morales’ objective is achieved, he would be the first person charged with statutory rape to negotiate his case through international mediation. Incredibly, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights itself is advocating for a dialogued resolution to a conflict that has held part of the country in suspense for…
Blockade enters its fourth week with $2.109 billion in losses and no dialogue | Bloqueo entra en su cuarta semana con pérdidas por 2.109 millones de dólares y sin diálogo
By Vision 360: Conflict The People’s General Staff, aligned with Evo Morales, refused to pause. The Government states they will not negotiate as long as the blockade continues, aiming to generate impunity. Police intervened Friday morning at the Parotani blockade. Photo: APG With no consolidated dialogue and losses totaling $2.109 billion, Bolivia enters a fourth…
“Evo declared war on the State” and “this is subversion” | “Evo le declaró la guerra al Estado” y “esto es subversión”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: “Evo declared war on the State” and “this is subversion”: reactions following the takeover of a military unit The incident has generated various reactions, with talk of terrorism and sedition and criticism directed at the Armed Forces. Video capture of the military unit takeover in Chapare. The violent takeover of…
“Evistas” seize military unit in Villa Tunari, enter armory, and hold hostages | “Evistas” toman unidad militar en Villa Tunari, entran a sala con armas y hay rehenes
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Crisis It has been reported that the mobilized group entered the Cacique Maraza Regiment violently. The group of soldiers inside the military facility. Photo: Video screenshot Around two thousand coca growers loyal to leader and former president Evo Morales violently took over the Cacique Maraza Regiment in District 8 of…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 