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…

Lack of foreign currency, fiscal deficit, and the decline in fuel exports | Falta de divisas, déficit fiscal y caída de exportación de carburantes

Analysis: Uncertainty, Dollars, and Misinformation Affect Economic Stability The economic situation of the country is going through a delicate moment due to several factors, including the lack of foreign currency, fiscal deficit, and the decline in fuel exports. Source: La Razón BY ANDREA CONDORI Uncertainty, the shortage of dollars, speculation, and misinformation are factors impacting the economic…

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…