By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: In response to attacks on journalists during the “evista” march, press organizations demand guarantees A press release from the ANP indicates that by the night of Thursday, the 19th, a total of nine press workers had experienced violence and violations of press freedom. Media Coverage. Photo: RC Bolivia The National…
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Senate Repeals Controversial Law Allowing Clearing of 20 Hectares | Senado abroga la polémica Ley que permitía el desmonte de hasta 20 hectáreas
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: The Senate repealed the third so-called “incendiary” law, Law 741, which allowed the clearing of up to 20 hectares CC senator Andrea Barrientos stated that a new regulation will be drafted, expected by next week, to address any legal gaps left by the repeal of these laws. Land consumed by…
Evo, Lucho, it’s the economy, stupid! | Evo, Lucho, es la economía, !estúpidos!
By José Gabriel Espinoza, Brujula Digital: As expected, Luis Arce has linked the cycle of mobilizations that began this week to the political aspirations of Evo Morales. According to President Arce, the blockades and marches have a single objective: securing Morales’ candidacy for the 2025 presidential elections. First fact: Arce is willing to strengthen Morales’…
Bolivia, Is it a Failed State? | Bolivia, ¿Es un Estado fallido?
By Carlos Dabdoub Arrien, Eju.tv: The Bolivian state has adopted various styles of government in the past hundred years. Some of them have been known as liberalism, nationalism, military dictatorship, neoliberalism, or populism. However, none of them have adequately resolved the country’s economic, political, social, and cultural situation, to the point where, nowadays, people speak…
The State is neither Evo nor Lucho | El Estado no es ni Evo ni Lucho
Editorial, El Deber: “I am the State,” is the phrase attributed to Louis XIV, the absolutist king of France, when he imposed his power with a heavy hand against any rebellion attempt. Four hundred years later, another politician acts under the same logic: Evo Morales, who claims that marching to impose his own candidacy is…
Incendiary laws with police repression, arrest of an activist | Leyes incendiarias con represión policial, captura de activista
Brujula Digital: March against incendiary laws faces harsh police repression, they use tear gas and arrest an activist Demonstration marched through the city’s main streets. Photo: APG Hundreds of activists mobilized on Wednesday night in the city of La Paz, demanding action against the fires that have devastated nearly four million hectares of forests and…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 