The Bolivia Crisis for Beginners – Video Discussion
With ambassadors being expelled and unrest claiming the lives of dozens, the recent upheaval in Bolivia has put this Andean nation on the radar of US public attention. Most people…
Evacuation of Peace Corps from Bolivia: Dispelling Myths
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 8:30 PMSubject: Evacuation Update Dear Family and Friends, First of all, greetings from Peru! Secondly, I am completely safe. As you may have already heard,…
Bolivian Conflict Chronology September 12 – 19
Friday, September 12 – Sunday, September 14 • Tarija Prefect, Mario Cossio, and Vice President Garcia Linera met on Friday night to begin discussions between the central government and opposition…
Escalating Tensions and Increased Violence Demonstrate Widening Rifts
Background on the crisis At the end of last week, President Morales made slight concessions to soften the Supreme Decree that he put forth on August 28. He delivered bills…