Insight Crime Misrepresents Bolivian Dilemma by Projecting “Prison Gang” Dangers
Insight Crime’s “Massive Overcrowding Allows Bolivia’s Prison Gangs to Flourish” accurately highlights some of the endemic problems faced by Bolivia’s prisons. Yet, the crisis is not new; it began soon…
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…
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…
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,…