Archive for the ‘Bolivia’ Category
Bolivia’s First Foray into Citizen Journalism
1:59 pm By Maegan La Mala · Blogs|Bolivia|Latin America · Comments Off
19 Dec 2007
My friend Mariano Amartino over at the Clarin newspaper’s “Blog about Blogs” reports that Bolivia’s first citizen-produced online newspaper has just launched. It’s called AhoraBolivia.com.
Founded by two young journalists, the project — apparently the first of this kind in Bolivia — has a noble mission:
We want to, in a selfless and free way, create an authentic citizen newspaper in which the voices of the citizens of Bolivia may be heard; free voices and voices committed to freedom. Voices that create unity in a country rich in resources and culture.
As Latin American countries such as Bolivia continue to struggle through political strife, this is a refreshing departure from mainstream media’s reporting of the issues. Let’s hope this is just the first of many citizen journalism initiatives in Bolivia.
Via / Weblog Sobre Weblogs
Political and Seismic Waves In Chile
9:03 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Bolivia|Brazil|Chile|Politics · Comments Off
17 Dec 2007
These past three days brought three separate earthquakes to Chile. This morning a magnitude-5.3 temblor struck at 6:27 a.m. near Valparaiso. Yesterday a magnitude-6.7 quake rocked northern Chile. And on Saturday afternoon, another quake rattled central Chile causing alarm in several cities, including the capital of 5.5 million people, but there were no injuries or damage.
Yesterday Chilean president Michelle Bachelet was in Bolivia along with Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledging to build a highway linking the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean by 2009. Relations between Bolivia and Chile have been historically strained.
Via / International Herald Tribune y Reuters
Evo Morales Ready for Vote Out
7:29 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Bolivia|Politics · Comments Off
7 Dec 2007
In an interview yesterday with AP, Bolivian President Evo Morales said that upon losing a recall referendum he is currently proposing as an out of the current crisis in the South American country, he would call immediately for new presidential elections. But what’s good for the goose, as they say, is also good for the 6 out of 9 governors who have rallied against Morales and his proposals that would redesign the government and redistribute land.
Afro-Bolivians crown a king
11:52 am By Maegan La Mala · Bolivia|Latin America · 1 Comment
4 Dec 2007
Afro-Bolivians tired of a lack of representation in their country have ushered in a new leader: they’ve crowned a king to lead their community and fight for their interests:
Dressed in a red cape over a white tunic, Piendo promised to “take care of the happiness and the well-being of all Afro-Bolivians” after receiving the crown and scepter from the governor of La Paz, José Luis Paredes.“Bolivia and the world have to know that we are a people with culture and history, that we were forgotten but haven’t disappeared. We aren’t just ‘negritos’ who dance in the street and are good at futbol,” said Martha Inofuentes, leader of the Afro-Bolivian movement.
According to Spain’s 20 Minutos, Julio Pinedo, the country’s first Afro-Bolivian “king” will continue to live in his humble home in Yungas growing coca, and his 13-year old son has been named “crown prince”.
President Evo Morales was invited to the ceremony but did not attend.
Related: The BBC has a good overview of the Afro-Bolivian movement (in Spanish)
Via / 20 Minutos
After violence, Bolivia goes on strike
2:28 pm By Maegan La Mala · Activism|Bolivia|Labor|Politics · Comments Off
28 Nov 2007
Six Bolivian states are going on strike in opposition to the proposed new constitution, a document so controversial that it’s left at least 3 dead in violent protests over the last week. Reports Mexico City’s La Jornada:
The most important states of Bolivia, those which contribute 80% of the Internal Brute Product for the country, are going on a 48-hour strike to protest the constitution project approved by president Evo Morales.The movement began this Tuesday in the northern state of Pando but the strongest part of it will happen on Wednesday when the powerful Santa Cruz, Tarija, Beni, Cochabamba y Chuquisaca states will join, according to an announcement made by organizers on Monday.
That same day, leaders announced a hunger strike for December 3rd, and challenged President Morales to submit to a referendum to approve his presidency.
Violence in Sucre last week was attributed to the fact that the new constitution was reportedly approved in a military college there without the presence of members of the opposition.
Vice-president Alvaro Garcia, speaking about the economic “war” (his words) that the opposition is waging against the government, called plans to present a document declaring autonomy from the Bolivian state a “coup”.
Via / La Jornada
Image: AP Photo/Juan Karita
“Reina Hispanoamérica” pageant takes Bolivia
3:49 pm By Maegan La Mala · Bolivia|Events|Latin America|Women · Comments Off
25 Oct 2007
It’s objectification at its finest as all eyes in Bolivia are on the “Reina Hispanoamérica” pageant, which takes place tonight. Though judging for the title officially starts today, the beauties have already gone through a round of lesser awards:
“…’Best Hair’ went to Honduras, ‘Best Smile’ to Brasil, ‘Miss Photogenic’ and ‘Best regional outfit’ to Paraguy and ‘Best Silhouette’ and ‘Most Beautiful Face’ for the Dominican Republic.
“Let’s just hope everyone’s hair is real, there are no controversial charro skirts, and no weirdos rush the stage.
Via / Yahoo! Spain
40 years Since the Death (Murder) of el Che
9:02 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Argentina|Bolivia|Cuba|history · Comments Off
9 Oct 2007
Today marks 40 years since the death, some say murder, of Ernesto Guevara, popularly known as El Che. Fidel Castro called Che an “extraordinary” human, “highly cultured and of great intelligence” in an editorial in the Cuban newspaper Granma. The Argentinian born revolutionary is being honored across Latin America today and on Monday Bolivian President Evo Morales praised el Che.
Cuba, which became Che’s second home thanks to his pivotal role in the Cuban Revolution that overthrew Batista, began its commemorations of Guevara over the weekend.
Via / El Diario/La Prensa
Evo Morales does The Daily Show
7:25 pm By Maegan La Mala · Bolivia|Politics|TV · Comments Off
28 Sep 2007This gem, which I give you as a reward after a long week, needs no introduction. Best line from Evo: “Please don’t consider me to be one of the axis of evil.”
Enjoy your weekend!
Bolivian Relatives File Lawsuit in US Against Former President
10:17 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Bolivia|Justice · Comments Off
27 Sep 2007
Former Bolivian president Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada has been named in a lawsuit filed by relatives of Bolivians killed during clashes with security forces in 2003. According to the suit, filed on behalf od the families by the NYC based Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), Sanchez de Lozada ordered a crackdown on protests against his government which killed 67 people and wounded hundreds more. Sanchez de Lozada resigned and left the country soon after the incident, 13 months into his second term as president and has been living in the US in self-imposed exile since. Another lawsuit with the same charges was filed against Carlos Sanchez Berzain, a former interior and defense minister.
Story and Image Via / Al Jazeera
Evo Morales Says US Treated Him Badly
10:50 am By Jennifer Woodard Maderazo · Bolivia|New York City|Politics · Comments Off
26 Sep 2007
Bolivian President Evo Morales said he’s been treated great by the people of the NYC but complained of having to wait three hours before landing. Morales, in a speech before the UN General Assembly said that he continues to be a target of the U.S. and its Department of State, specifically referring to the difficulties his ministers had in getting visas.
While I don’t doubt that the U.S. is giving Bolivia a hard time, because of its relationship with Iran and Venezuela, but the plane thing probably had more to do with our shitty air traffic control system here.
Via / El Diario La Prensa
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