evo’s delusional desire to remain in power has taken one more life!

Reuters reports via DW: Bolivia protests: Student dies after violent clashes The unrest has been ongoing since President Morales’ controversial reelection last month amid accusations of vote rigging. The main opposition leader has arrived in the capital with A student was killed as civil unrest continued on the streets of Bolivia on Wednesday. Pressure on President Evo…

Bolivia’s post-election clashes turn deadly as two are killed

BBC News reports: At least two people have been killed in Bolivia in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Evo Morales, the government says. The two men died in the town of Montero in eastern Santa Cruz province. Tension has been running high for the past 10 days following the disputed presidential election results….

Preventing violence

Britta Wiemers and Henry Cervantes report for Development and Cooperation: Socialization Violent behaviour is learned. It is reinforced by patriarchal structures and a belief in male superiority. A civil-society organisation in Bolivia is taking preventive action by making young people reconsider gender roles. Violence is not an innate biological characteristic; it is learned – like…