CLS Parachutes into Bolivia’s Political Mess

Kevin McCauley reports for O’Dwyer’s, photo from the internet: CLS Strategies has picked up a 90-day assignment to provide strategic counsel to the government of Bolivia, which has been rocked by political upheaval. Former president Evo Morales, who ruled the country for 14 years, has been granted refugee status in Argentina. He fled to Mexico…

Bolivia’s warring parties strike deal for new elections to end deadly unrest

Reuters reports for France 24: Bolivia’s interim government and lawmakers from the party of unseated leader Evo Morales struck a deal late on Thursday to pursue new elections, potentially helping resolve the South American country’s political crisis. In a late night session of the Bolivian Senate, the chamber’s President, a member of Morales’ Movement for…