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, Brazil and US Postpone Signing of Coca Monitoring Accords
On November 17, Bolivia, Brazil and the United States planned to ratify agreements on a trilateral coca monitoring effort. Officials delayed signing the accord until Friday, and then postponed it…
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,…
Bolivian Judicial Elections Provoke Controversy and Criticism
On October 16, Bolivia will hold a popular vote to fill the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Tribunal, the Judiciary Council, and the National Agrarian and Environmental Tribunal. These elections are…