SUCRE STUDENTS CAPTURE INDIGENOUS HOSTAGES
SUCRE STUDENTS CAPTURE INDIGENOUS HOSTAGES In Sucre on May 24th, a visit from President Evo Morales was suspended when violent protests broke out in various locations around the city. …
The Bolivian Armed Forces’ Growing Mission
In March, the Morales administration enacted a Supreme Decree giving the armed forces a key role in enforcing customs regulations and confiscating contraband at the borders, including authorization to arrest…
Morales Ratifies Recall Referendum
“No” votes will need to be below the following percentages for them to remain in office: President and Vice President: 53.74% Prefects: La Paz 37.988%Chuquisaca (Sucre) 42.306% (although this is…
Illegal Autonomy Referendum Deepens Division in Bolivia
National Electoral Court brakes race for referendums In February 2008, lowland departmental leaders and the Morales administration began a breakneck race to block each others’ initiatives to convoke referendums As…