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Agosto 18, 2006
Back to Bolivia
It seems like I write these "Back to Bolivia" posts fairly often. Maybe I am lucky that I can afford, both financially and job-wise, to go back for the second time in eight months. I've really neglected this blog over the summer, partly because I was bit overworked, but also tired of writing about Bolivian politics. I did manage to keep up with my Bolivia summary on Global Voices, where I followed closely the growing number of blogs written in Bolivia and by Bolivians. However, my interest in politics did not diminish. Over the summer, I went to a seminar attended by 5 of the departmental prefects, who were obviously coached on their message of autonomy by thier U.S. hosts. I did not have the opportunity to stay and ask a question, because I was determined to ask Ruben Costas whether "all our base are belong to him?." I also attended the convincing lecture by the Bolivian Vice-President at the CSIS. As I took my seat in the front row, a Bolivian lady sat beside me. After exchanging pleasantries, she soon began to ask me question about what is going on in Bolivia. She marveled that I was able to identify some of the members of the Bolivian delegates, such as PODEMOS senator Oscar Ortiz. Anyway, I will launch my new blog, called Barrio Flores at http://www.barrioflores.net/blog , which will try not to focus on politics or current events. I am looking forward to try my hand at video blogging with my digital camera. I will keep this open for a little while longer should the need to write about politics come around. In Bolivia, I hope to make it down to Sucre, as well as spend some time in La Paz and El Alto, hopefully meeting up with some Bolivian bloggers.
Off to the airport, where I'm flying American Airlines for the first time. It's always been Lloyd Aereo Boliviano, even though they have resumed flying, it wasn't worth the uncertainty.
Chau.
P.S. My wordpress blog is far from complete..I have yet to add links, a better banner picture, etc.
Posted by eduardo at 03:22 PM | Comments (1)
Agosto 07, 2006
Perks
President Evo Morales played in yet another exhibition football match in Sucre to celebrate the opening of the Constituent Assembly.
Photos: Reuters
I'm convinced that Evo had his sights on the Presidency just to be able to participate in these types of sporting events. He even broke his nose in a recent game running into an overeager goalkeeper. These games have become a staple of official visits to rural villages where the President can interact with locals.
Posted by eduardo at 03:11 PM | Comments (2)