Latin America: Carlos Mesa looks at political transition
In a talk at the London School of Economics (available as a podcast), former Bolivian President Carlos Mesa looks at political transitions in Latin America.
South America’s ‘Brown Left’
Many governments in South America see themselves as progressive, yet all are involved in conflicts over the environment.
Brazil: looking at the bigger picture
In a letter to the Guardian, Francis McDonagh asks questions the influence of Brazil in neighbouring countries.
BOLIVIA: VIOLENT CLASHES PIT MINER AGAINST MINER
At Colquiri tin mine, unionised miners are again in violent conflict with independent co-operative producers over rights to the most lucrative seams
Cochabamba Still Thirsty
The author analyses the serious shortage of drinnking water in one of Bolivia's biggest cities.
Bolivia: second indigenous march
The new march against the controversial road through the indigenous territory, TIPNIS, is taking place in a much more complicated political context. Emily Achtenberg reports.
TIPNIS: SECOND ANTI-ROAD MARCH CONTINUES
Indigenous groups in Bolivia are marching once again in protest over the planned road, even though it is proving hard to maintain the earlier momentum.
Bolivia: message of hope
Bolivia's Vice President Álvaro García Linera brought a message of hope to Mexico where he spoke to a packed assembly of students at UNAM.
BOLIVIA: LEVEL OF TENSION FALLS
With an end to the police strike and the arrival in La Paz of the TIPNIS march, the political situation has become calmer. The Bolivia Information Forum reports.
Bolivia: new faces of justice
Under a radical new arrangement by which the highest ranking judges are voted into office, women and indigenous people are finally getting the top judicial jobs in Bolivia. Report by Emily Achtenberg.