Apparently not for Bolivian people, this cartoon appeared today in El Diario, it portrays current president as he sees himself in the mirror… Public opinion questions how this president can say one day one ting and the next something completely different and antigenic with the former. This type of attitude does not only represent uncertainty…
Tag: democracy in peril
Gifts for Bolivian citizens, 2012
This cartoon is from El Diario, December 23, 2011. It shows Santa carrying a huge bag of “gifts” for the Bolivian population, while common citizen watches terrified… the bah reads: “strikes, chaos, blockades, marches, mobilizations, terror. Unfortunately, they are “leftovers” from earlier years. Bolivian democracy is in peril and current politicians and social movements, organizations…
Governor Ernesto Suarez in CNN, December 21, 2011
El Deber reports about an interview CNN made to Beni’s Governor Ernesto Suarez, the picture to the right, appeared in El Deber’s edition, 12/22/11. The suspended Governor from Beni, Ernesto Suarez, explained in a CNN interview, about his legal and political situation facing in Bolivia. He pointed out that the suspension of his audience was prudent,…
Christmas holidays in Bolivia
This cartoon is from El Diario, December 21, 2011. It portrays Santa Claus saying: “the cost of toys for all poor children in country is huge…” and the reindeer says “…but it will always be cheaper than any Evo’s summit…” In clear allusion to last weeks’ brouhaha from current government. Thousands of Bolvianos were spent, to gather a self-admiring…
La Paz judge orders the arrest of Governor Costas
La Razon reports today: Justice declared rebel and decided to order the arrest of the Santa Cruz Governor Rubén Costas, he was declared in contempt. Costas is the only opposition leader still in office, after the suspension of his colleagues in Beni, Ernesto Suarez, and Governor of Tarija, Mario Cossío. Opposition parties described as a coup…
Santa Cruz Governor accuses central government for the suspension of Beni Governor
From http://www.hoybolivia.com 12/17/11: This Saturday, Governor Rubén Costas accused the Government’s suspension of the Governor of the Department of Beni, Ernesto Suárez, while pro-Government legislators claimed that it is a justice issue. “When the night is darker, it is a prelude that the dawn comes.” “Once I talked with my brother Ernesto and we said whatever happens,…
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