Bolivian Police Protest Promotion and Presidential Policy
A controversial change in the National Police Commander is the most recent manifestation of the deepening crisis within the Bolivian police institution. On May 21st, Víctor Maldonado replaced Jorge Santiesteban,…
Bolivia May 5-14: Crisis of Compromise and Consultation
Widespread protests, marches, counter-marches, blockades, and strikes continue throughout the nation, and do not show signs of diminishing. Doctors, medical students, and health workers continued to protest, entering their eighth…
Bolivian Protests: Concessions Fail to Meet High Expectations
Throughout 2012, Bolivian unions, social movements, and civil organizations have staged marches, road blockades, and strikes. Following a customary pattern, the period after Carnaval (end of February) these measures have…
COHA “Spotlight” on Bolivian Coca Out of Focus
The Council on Hemispheric Affairs’ (COHA) April 25 “Spotlight on Bolivia: The “Coca Diplomacy” of Evo Morales,” generalizes and speculates about Bolivian drug policy and relations with the United States.…