The memos in this packet assess the Morales administration’s first year and key policy issues, including drug control, the constitutional assembly, the economy, trade relations, land reform,
gas nationalization, debt relief, and Bolivia’s role in the South American Community of Nations. They were produced by members of the Bolivia Working Group, composed of NGOs interested in U.S.-
Bolivian relations. The Working Group is sponsored by the Latin America Working Group (LAWG) and coordinated by the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).
Contents:
“Bolivian Drug Control Policy” – Coletta Youngers, Washington Office on Latin America; John Walsh, Washington Office on Latin America; Kathryn Ledebur, Andean Information Network
“A Bold and Difficult First Year” – Chris Krueger, Bolivia Ground
“Bolivia’s Constitutional Assembly: Essential for a Peaceful Transition and National Unity” – Kathryn Ledebur, Andean Information Network
“Bolivia’s Economy: The First Year” – Mark Weisbrot, Center for Economic and Policy Research
“U.S.-Bolivia Trade Relations: Opportunities for Exploring Equitable and Sustainable Alternatives” – Sarah Anderson, Institute for Policy Studies
“Bolivia’s Land Reform Legislation” – Douglas Hertzler, Andean Information Network; Kathryn Ledebur, Andean Information Network
“Bolivia’s Nationalization of Oil and Gas: Understanding the Process and Creating Opportunities” – Nadia Martinez, Institute for Policy Studies;
“Bolivia’s Economic Opportunity: Debt Cancellation from the International Community” – Debayani Kar, Jubilee USA Network
“South American Community of Nations (SCN)” – Tom Loudon, Alliance for Responsible Trade