Bolivia News and Notes Written on September 6, 2004, by Eddie.
Tuto Leaves ADN
In an expected move, ex-President Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga formally resigned as head of the ADN (Accion Nacional Democratica) party. Citing a desire to “participate in the construction of a national project, outside of the party system, that strives to unite forces in order to strengthen Bolivia in the 21st century,” and in [...]
Mayor Killed by Townspeople Written on June 17, 2004, by Eddie.
In a disturbing course of events, the Mayor of the small town of Ayo Ayo, located 80 km from La Paz was kidnapped, beaten to death and his body burnt. Benjamin Altamirano was found in the main plaza, a victim of a severe and brutal case of vigilante justice.
After being kidnapped from La [...]
Bolivia’s Worst Ambassador Written on May 28, 2004, by Eddie.
What is the biggest misconception about your country (Bolivia)?
Faced with that question during an official interview, where a candidate’s personality is supposed to shine through, Gabriela Oviedo, Bolivia’s representative to the Miss Universe pageant replied:
“Well unfortunately people that don’t know Bolivia very much, think that we are all just Indian people from the west side [...]
October Events - Santa Cruz Written on October 17, 2003, by Eddie.
En Santa Cruz
1 de octubre. La COR-Montero se declaró en huelga de hambre, sumándose al movimiento de presión de la entidad matriz en La Paz.
2 de octubre. El Comité Cívico y empresarios emitieron un pronunciamiento exigiendo autonomía.
4 de octubre. Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada llegó a Santa Cruz y resaltó el discurso de los empresarios privados [...]