By Opinion: October, the historically most “feared” month for social conflicts, takes the lead amid political struggles and fires ravaging the country’s green areas. Bolivia is burning. While the fires consume more than 7 million hectares in the department of Santa Cruz alone (the highest record in history), internal disputes within the Movement Toward Socialism…
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Evo Morales: The Elephant in the Room | El elefante en la habitación
By Gonzalo Colque, Brujula Digital: For many, Evo Morales is the cause of Bolivia’s economic crisis and the political problems eating away at the country. Yet, despite his critics’ efforts to downplay his presence, Morales remains the strongest presidential candidate, especially after his recent show of force. Acknowledging him as the “elephant in the room”…
Arce’s Support Plummets to 4-Year Low | Cae respaldo de Arce al nivel más bajo en 4 años
Brujula Digital: Support for Arce drops 20 points and reaches its lowest level in 4 years; only 5% believe the economy is doing well Support for President Luis Arce reached its lowest point this month since the beginning of his administration in November 2020, after suffering a 20-point drop since January. A survey by the…
Masistas fascists | Masistas fascistas
By Juan Jose Toro Montoya, Vision 360: If Evo and his followers didn’t have their evident tendency toward violence, they would have let a period pass so that their leader could run again, but as it seems, they don’t want to relinquish power even for an instant. Juan Evo Morales Ayma could have gone down…
Bolivia: Heading Toward a Failed State? | ¿hacia un Estado fallido?
By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, Brujula Digital: If we’re not yet a “failed state,” we’re headed there—and fast. Today, Bolivia likely has the weakest government in its history since the Revolution of 1952. Possibly comparable to the UDP in the early ’80s and more similar to the misrule of Juan José Torres and the “People’s Assembly.” But…
The disgusting double standards of the MAS | La repugnante doble moral masista
ANF, Eju.tv: Police allow civilians to carry shields in defense of Arce, two years ago they arrested 8 “shield bearers” In addition, many of the young people were wearing helmets or caps, balaclavas or face masks, goggles, and gloves, occupying the street from end to end. Meanwhile, the police retreated toward the walls. The “shield-bearers”…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 