Bolivian Indigenous Leaders Form New Caucus, Threaten MAS Majority
A block of indigenous representatives to the Bolivian Legislative Assembly announced that they are forming a new first nations’ caucus. The news unsettled Bolivian politics, as it means that MAS…
Newly Elected Justices Face Challenges in Bolivian Judiciary Reform
Bolivia swore in 56 new justices on January 3, 2012. Their daunting task is to reshape the face of the Bolivian judiciary in accordance with the new constitution. The president…
Bolivia, Brazil and US Postpone Signing of Coca Monitoring Accords
On November 17, Bolivia, Brazil and the United States planned to ratify agreements on a trilateral coca monitoring effort. Officials delayed signing the accord until Friday, and then postponed it…
Bolivia: New TIPNIS Law Fails to Mollify Protestors and Reflects MAS Divisions
On October 13, the Bolivian congress approved a new law to protect the contested TIPNIS indigenous territory and national park, temporary halting construction of the planned highway. However, TIPNIS marchers,…