Bolivia Between Democracy and Social Conflicts
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18 Articles
The protests and blockades in Bolivia are becoming more and more massive. In La Paz, food and fuel are becoming scarce. It is the biggest test for the mid-right government just six months ago. By Anne Herrberg.
Bolivia's security forces dispersed popular mobilization near Murillo Square in La Paz, while roadblocks spread to seven departments.
After more than two weeks of social conflicts, the Chief of Staff explained the government's reading of the country's situation [caption id="attachment_4989517" align="alignnone" width="500"] José Luis Lupo, Minister of the Presidency of Bolivia[/caption] eju.tv /Fuent: Infobae Minister José...
Security forces are attempting to clear key routes after three weeks of protests, with more than 127 detainees already detained by clashes and courts.
The Rodrigo Paz government has followed a selective negotiation strategy combined with increasing pressure on those who refuse to leave the street. It has reached agreements with certain unions of teachers and regional members of the COB, and has issued decrees that guarantee health, education and other rights to indigenous communities. The post Bolivia: between democracy and social conflicts appeared first on THE NATIONAL.
Gerardo Flores Peña Bolivia splits again in two. As Aymara organizations siege La Paz, racism goes out into the street against peasant protesters and a government that promised inclusion reveals its dependence on the traditional white elite. A fracture that no political process managed to close. Right-wing Rodrigo Paz won the elections in Bolivia and put an end to twenty years of left-wing hegemony. The reasons for the change of political orient…
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