Bolivia Working Group Articles
The memos in this packet assess the Morales administration’s first year and key policy issues, including drug control, the constitutional assembly, the economy, trade relations, land reform, gas nationalization, debt…
US Influence and Impact in Bolivia
Certification Process Conditions Economic Assistance Beginning in 1986, the U.S. government implemented a certification process, in which access to loans and grants became dependent upon the executive branch’s yearly determination…
Social Movements Split on Governor Appointment
The leaders of the assembly announced the following determinations: Manfred Reyes Villa had abandoned his post. They no longer recognize him as prefect and have announced that they have “fired”…
Violence Explodes in Cochabamba: Initial Reports of 3 Dead and 100 Wounded
MAS proposal on Constituent Assembly fails to alleviate tensions On January 10, MAS approved a plan to move forward in the Constituent Assembly. MAS offered to accept to the opposition's…