Editorial from Pagina Siete: The new image of Evo in Europe The report by the European Parliament’s subcommittee on the European Parliament was devastating for the government of President Evo Morales. European parliamentarians did not discover any novelties for Bolivian eyes, although their findings certainly contributed to the collapse of the romantic image that a…
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Bolivia: UN human rights office condemns killing of vice minister and three miners
From the UN News Centre: Bolivia: UN human rights office condemns killing of vice minister and three miners 30 August 2016 – The United Nations human rights office today spoke out against the killing of a government minister by a group of striking miners last Thursday, as well as deadly clashes between police and people…
A serious blow on the egocentric Bolivian government! Thanks United Nation!
ANF reports in Pagina Siete: ANP praises resolution on freedom on the web The National Press Association of Bolivia (ANP) expressed satisfaction with the resolution of the United Nations (UN) on the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet. Also, stressed the reaffirmation of the principles proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of…
Bolivia elected to U.N. Security Council for 2017-18
Reuters reports: Bolivia elected to U.N. Security Council for 2017-18 (Reuters) – Sweden, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Bolivia were elected to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday for 2017-18, but further voting was due to take place to decide the final seat with Italy and the Netherlands almost locked in a tie. After three rounds…
Diego Moscoso Balanza: A young Bolivian leader at the summit on food security
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: A young Bolivian leader at the summit on food security Agronomist Diego Moscoso Balanza proposed a permaculture design. Diego Moscoso Balanza was one of the more than 100 young people from around the world who participated in the World Agricultural Youth Summit held in Australia in August. His proposal…
Human Rights Council and the Universal Periodic Review for Bolivia
Human Rights Council adopts outcomes of Universal Periodic Review of Bolivia, Fiji, and San Marino … The Human Rights Council met on March 18, 2015. And as it was expected, the Bolivian government managed to receive praises, even on indigenous affairs, forgetting the brutal police aggression on the TIPNIS people at Chaparina, and the ongoing repression…
