By Juan Carlos Véliz, Cadena A, Eju.tv: The members of the electoral body will also propose the modification of the law for judging high state officials so that they are tried in a trial of responsibilities for their actions during the exercise of their duties. Video: Electoral Tribunal (TSE) official, Tahuichi Tahuichi, announced that this…
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The Ominous Hours of Democracy | Las horas aciagas de la democracia
Editorial, El Deber: Just a few hours ago, a new and unfortunate episode unfolded, casting doubt on the very foundations of the democratic system, characterized by a series of actions that conflict with the law, common sense, and respect for the Bolivian people. The ongoing deterioration has been evident for a long time. It is…
¡Apocalypse MAS! – ¡Apocalipsis MAS!
By RUDDY ORELLANA V., Los Tiempos: Evo Morales Ayma always has a problem for every solution! His verbal incontinence and anthology-worthy outbursts lead him to splatter, like acid rain, his closest surroundings and, of course, his entire militancy. I have always believed that Evo’s main enemy is Evo himself and, for a couple of years…
Let’s wake up to action | Despertemos a la acción
By Ronald MacLean-Abaroa, Brujula Digital: Open Opposition Primaries: Yes, We Can; Yes, We Should! “Yes, we can!” was Barack Obama’s campaign slogan. And he did it. “If you can dream it, you can do it,” said Walt Disney. And he did it too. That’s how innovators, inventors, optimists, and entrepreneurs think. Technology has evolved so…
Seek dialogue and reconciliation | Buscar el diálogo y la reconciliación
Editorial, El Deber: Urgent: Dialogue and Respect for the Law The sixth month of the year begins with a grim outlook in several aspects. The primary concern is the country’s economic situation, which, beyond the repeated official rhetoric of having a low inflation rate, shows clear signs of weakness. At this point, the increase in…
Internal War within Bolivia’s Left Prevents Addressing Impending Economic Crisis | La guerra interna en la izquierda boliviana impide abordar la crisis económica que está en camino
By The Economist: Evo Morales and Luis Arce. Photo: EFE Meetings of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) used to be boring affairs. Not anymore. Nowadays, they explode into brawls, with bottles and chairs flying overhead before being dispersed with tear gas. This change reflects a rift at the top of Bolivia’s ruling party, where President…
