Police Role in Bolivian Municipal Clash Must Be Thoroughly Investigated
An ongoing municipal conflict in Yapacaní, in the Santa Cruz department, exploded on January 11, leading to three civilian deaths. In March 2011, a group of council members suspended MAS…
McDonald’s Left Bolivia in 2002; Fast Food Still Abundant on City Streets
According to the blogosphere, the biggest news out of Bolivia in the end of 2011 is that Bolivians have rejected McDonald’s. Headlines such as “McDonald’s goes belly up in Bolivia”[i]…
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…
Economist Wrongly Reads “Rough Justice” into Bolivian Judicial Reforms
The Economist’s January 7th article, “Rough Justice: The wrong way to reform the courts,” offers a misleading picture of Bolivia’s recent judicial elections. While the newly elected magistrates face real…