Bolivian May Day Brings Higher Hydrocarbons Revenues and Higher Expectations
Of course the successful implementation of these initiatives depends on many factors. Past reform announcements, such as universal healthcare for most Bolivians, have sometimes faltered or been delegated to departmental…
Under Pressure: Bolivian Assembly Struggles to Draft Constitution
Perceptions of Progress Differ Despite the controversies and time constraints, the head of the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) majority in the Assembly, Román Loayza, remains positive about their work and…
The Shifting Weight of US Funding in Bolivia
The election of ex-coca grower Evo Morales has transformed this negative dynamic somewhat. Significant shifts in the nation’s drug policy and alternative funding sources have lessened Bolivia’s dependence on U.S.…
Bolivia Overcomes Constitutional Impasse
The multi-party compromise reached by the Assembly provides a glimmer of hope for the future of this conflict-ridden process. If the central government, opposition parties and departmental governors can follow…