“Spanish”, “Croatians” and “Foreigners”: Hate Speech Circulating in the Midst of the Conflict in Bolivia – Bolivia Verifica

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Through social networks, these qualifiers go viral to boost racism among Bolivians. One of the first speeches was that of the “Spanish president.” More than 25 days ago, the Bolivian West, mainly La Paz, the seat of government, remained affected by demonstrations, protests, clashes and roadblocks. This situation prevents the entry of products from the family basket, fuel and other inputs, as well as affecting free transitability.