Editorial, El Día: In Bolivia, it is not only the economy that has been impoverished; the mind has been impoverished too. While the official narrative boasts of “inclusion” and “redistribution,” what the Movimiento al Socialismo has truly sown during almost two decades in power is a mentality of dependence, resignation, and conformity: a true poverty…
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“Political parties are an extension of personal careers, no ideology” | “Los partidos políticos son una extensión de carreras personales, no tienen ideología”
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: Diagnosis “Parties are an extension of personal careers, they have no ideology,” says an analyst “Operators have a low ideological profile, there are no guiding principles and programs are not discussed—only the attributes of the leaders,” criticizes Ricardo Fuentes. A ballot from the 2020 elections. Photo: Social Media Political analyst…
From the Chicago Boys to the Chuquiago Boys | De los Chicago boys a los Chuquiago boys
Editorial, El Diario: It can be considered that the country’s historical development takes place in a context of conservative tendencies and an unchanging rhythm, within which politics and political parties revolve spontaneously. Today, some claim that this movement is the right one, while others say it is mistaken. However, that is another matter entirely. The…
Clear intention to postpone the elections | Clara intención de postergar las elecciones
By Unitel: “There is a clear intention to postpone the elections,” says Carlos Valverde in response to constitutional challenges In his analysis, Valverde pointed to the government and also questioned why the Arcista bloc in the Chamber of Deputies has not advanced the package of laws to safeguard the process, despite having the majority. “There…
For Whom the Bells Toll… during August | Por quién doblan las campanas… en agosto
By Fernando Rollano Prado: The bells that announce the arrival of long-foreseen times of change in the political-social arena of history: liberation, salvation, domination, elimination, enlightenment, and more, ring out, fickle and echoing, when Locals and Strangers alike wander — as we do — more distracted by the song of One or Another capricious and…
Repression and manipulation take the place of truth in the country | Represión y manipulación suplen a la verdad en el país
By El Diario: In the face of irregular arrests In light of irregularities denounced in the arrests of lawyer Jorge Valda and others implicated in an alleged coup conspiracy, the citizen group Sovereignty and Freedom (Sol.bo), through an official statement, warns that “Bolivia is heading down a dangerous path of democratic regression” in which repression…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 