Timeline of Bolivian Mining Conflict in Mallku Khota
The several violent, reoccurring conflicts in northern Potosí over the presence of a Canadian mining company have finally been at least temporarily resolved by an agreement by the Morales government…
Photos and Update on Police Mutiny
The police mutiny continued to escalate over the weekend and shows no sign of stopping. The government and police entered dialogue on Saturday, June 23 but the agreement that was…
Rough Sketch of the Bolivian Police Mutiny
The crisis brewing in the police institution has boiled over into a mutiny and continues to escalate. Several thousands of police across the country have gone on strike, and support…
Bolivian Police Protest Promotion and Presidential Policy
A controversial change in the National Police Commander is the most recent manifestation of the deepening crisis within the Bolivian police institution. On May 21st, Víctor Maldonado replaced Jorge Santiesteban,…