ByJuan Carlos Veliz, Eju.tv: “Either Arce goes, or Morales goes to jail,” political analyst presents dilemma for resolving Bolivia’s crisis. “Evo Morales, beyond the myth that some believe about him—which isn’t entirely true—knows how to march, block roads, but also knows when to leave, to go, to escape,” he pointed out. Bolivia has entered day…
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MAS/evo: Point of No Return | Punto de no retorno
Editorial, El Dia: When the country shouted in 2019 that they never wanted Evo in power again, no one could have ever imagined the outcome of that collective desire or how far it would go. During one of those 21 nights of vigils awaiting the resignation of the coca grower, Luis Fernando Camacho claimed to…
The Tragicomedy and Agony of MAS | La tragicomedia y agonía del MAS
Editorial, El Diario: Throughout Bolivia’s history, political parties that came to power united eventually split into opposing and even antagonistic factions once they began enjoying the perks of power. These parties ended their cycle by succumbing to the reality of a new historical phase. In such situations, party groups repeated the drama of disorder, division,…
The intellectual left and its Mea Culpa | La izquierda intelectual y su Mea Culpa
By Alfonso Gumucio Dagron, Brujula Digital: Blues and Light Blues Two decades ago, an overwhelming majority of my generation with a history in the so-called “left” of that time was dazzled by Evo Morales and idolized him. I never fell for it. Before he assumed his first government in 2006, I published articles in which…
Corruption and the masista “moral reserve” | La corrupción y la “reserva moral” masista
By Andrés Gómez V., Brujula Digital: Corruption Like Never Before —How’s it going, boss?—greets the official with an air of power to his victim. —What’s up, sir?—the victim responds with some fear—. I had to take the document from my dad’s house and leave it because the lady wouldn’t lend it to me just like…
What We Expect | Qué esperamos
By Oscar Antezana Malpartida, El Dia: In 2025, we have an opportunity to change the course of Bolivia, but the victory in the elections must be overwhelming to have an absolute majority in the Assembly. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to make the reforms that Bolivia needs. That is why it is important for…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 