Las razones del paro – The reasons for the strike

Editorial, Los Tiempos: Civics, merchants, transporters and other sectors are starting an indefinite general strike today. It is the repetition, expanded, of what happened a month ago and that led the Government to withdraw from the Senate its bill against the Legitimation of Illicit Profits. In the case of the regulation opposed by various sectors…

First national strike in 12 years against evo the autocrat!

Raul Peñaranda writes in Pagina Siete: First national strike in 12 years What happened yesterday at the national level is unprecedented. In 12 years of the MAS government there had not been an event of that size, a national civic strike and blockades that completely paralyzed the country. Some 30 or 40 large and intermediate…

Bolivia asks to ALADI compensation from Chile

Jesus Alanoca reports for El Deber: Bolivia asks to  ALADI compensation from Chile In less than two months there were customs’ stoppages that caused severe economic damage to the country. A Legislative Committee is planning a trip to the area. Bolivia made a formal complaint to the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) for the strikes…