Bolivia

‘Dictatorship has Returned to Bolivia’: Morales to teleSUR

teleSUR | November 17, 2019 The legitimately-elected President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, told teleSUR on Saturday that dictatorship has returned to the South American country, given the recent events that triggered intense repression exerted by the de-facto government chaired by Senator Jeanine Áñez . “The Bolivian people and the whole world know that we guarantee […]

Events in Bolivia follow script of ‘color revolution’ – the antithesis of democracy

By Nebojsa Malic | RT | November 12, 2019 From the claim of a ‘stolen’ election to the opposition burning ballots and the forced resignation of President Evo Morales, the events in Bolivia have followed the script of the original “color revolution” in Serbia. A politician critical of Washington seeks re-election, and wins the vote […]

Bolivia: More Lessons From a Noble Experiment Gone Awry

Poor, naive Evo Morales. Instead of seeking secure refuge in a sovereign friendly country, he must be languishing now in the catacombs of Mexico City, where his tormentors are making sure that he will remain isolated and is never allowed to attempt a comeback. They are a wicked lot, but also undeniably sharp learners. They will use every tool at their disposal to make sure Morales does not spring on them a nasty surprise, as Lula just did.

Western Media Whitewash US-Backed Coup in Bolivia

With Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales fleeing for his life to Mexico, the Andean country is on the brink of escalating civil strife and a potential take-over by military rulers. Reports of lawmakers belonging to Morales’ socialist party being attacked by riot police and shut out from parliament, where they still hold a majority of seats, raises fears that Bolivia is descending into the anarchy and dark past of former military dictatorships.

At Least 12 Dead Following Coup in Bolivia

teleSUR | November 14, 2019 At least 12 Bolivians have been killed and more than 530 injured by the violence that escalated in Bolivia following the coup against constitutional president Evo Morales, denounced the Ombudsman’s Office. The human rights agency explained on its official website that among the injured are women, children, adolescents and journalists. […]