Journalism under multidimensional violence In Bolivia, restriction on freedom of expression is high CHAPULTEPEC INDEX. “Bolivia gets worse in 2023.” With that phrase begins the executive summary of the Chapultepec Index for the last year referring to the country and which is titled “Journalism under multidimensional violence.” This barometer, which measures institutional actions on freedom…
Tag: freedom of expression
Crime and impunity | Crimen e impunidad
Editorial, Los Tiempos: The direct threat made against a journalist from Santa Cruz by a person who identified himself as a member of a family linked to drug trafficking is a serious warning of the risk that hangs over the entire country —and not only for information workers— as result of the incessant expansion of…
In defense of independent journalism – En defensa del periodismo independiente
Editorial El Deber: June 29 is marked in history as a disastrous day for journalism. Pagina Siete announced the end of its editions. This bad news opens a wound in Bolivian society, that a media outlet is forced to close is a blow to freedom and democracy. The news was made official in a letter…
The disgusting masista politicking | La asquerosa politiquería masista
Editorial, Pagina Siete: Red-handed digital warriors In 2016, after having lost the referendum to run for a new term, then-President Evo Morales considered that his defeat was due to the “lies” spread by social networks about his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Zapata, who was a senior executive at a Chinese company that had been…
Travel advisory: ‘Exercise increased caution’ – Aviso de viaje: ‘Ejercer mayor cautela’
Nathan Diller, USA Today: US reissues travel advisory for Bolivia amid protests: ‘Exercise increased caution’ The U.S. reissued a travel advisory for Bolivia Thursday amid recent protests. The State Department reissued its Level 2 warning for the country, advising travelers to “Exercise Increased Caution” due to civil unrest. Across the country, Bolivians participated in a “national assembly” led by the opposition…
The 10 phrases of the civic leader Rómulo Calvo in the National Cabildo | Las 10 frases del líder cívico Rómulo Calvo en el Cabildo Nacional
Lourdes Molina, El Deber: Santa Cruz responded to the call of the Committee and thousands attended the meeting at the feet of Christ the Redeemer The president of the Pro Santa Cruz Civic Committee, Rómulo Calvo, was the one who directed the National Cabildo in the department. During his speech, he launched some phrases that…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 