By El Diario: Affirms congresswoman María José Salazar The asylum requests of Bolivian journalists in the United States are a concerning reflection of the crisis facing press freedom in the country, stated María José Salazar, deputy from Comunidad Ciudadana (CC). Information gathered by legal experts and immigration specialists reveals an alarming trend: journalists, particularly from…
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Bolivian Narcoeconomy | Narcoeconomía boliviana
By Gonzalo Colque, Vision 360: Far from operating in secrecy, drug trafficking moves in broad daylight, injecting millions into the national economy. Drug trafficking is often taught in university classrooms as an “underground economy” that operates in the shadows, but this view is misleading. In daily life, it is visible to everyone: businesses with few…
Threats of Arson and Land Seizure for Those Who Refuse to Quit MAS | Amenazan con quemas y expropiaciones a quienes no renuncien al MAS
By Fernando García Torrez, Eju.tv: Burning of houses and land seizures: the alleged threats in the tropics for those who do not resign from MAS A former regional leader claims that the resignations of MAS supporters are “a show” because they are not willing to give up their seats. In the tropics of Cochabamba, people…
Uncertain State of the Electoral Roulette | Estado incierto de la ruleta electoral
By Walter Guevara, Vision 360: The electoral roulette is spinning wildly. We can all bet on the winner, hoping that the country doesn’t end up as the loser. No opposition candidate can win the next presidential election without securing a majority of votes from the emerging middle class. This sector blindly voted for the MAS…
Narco-state | Narcoestado
By Andrés Gómez, Visión 360: It is essential for the state to guarantee the safety of people engaged in lawful economic activities in high-risk areas. Moreover, it must promote investment in productive projects in regions where drug trafficking is the primary source of income. Two hitmen shot and killed Captain Juan Carlos Aldunate with seven…
Jeanine: 3 years and 11 months in captivity | Jeanine: 3 años y 11 meses de cautiverio
By Gabriela Ichaso Elcuaz, Eju.tv: On March 13, Jeanine Añez will mark four years since her abduction and deprivation of liberty, orchestrated by the elite of the Movimiento Al Socialismo and the government of Luis Arce Catacora. The Year of the Republic’s Bicentennial will mark the shameful milestone of the planned and executed imprisonment of…
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