The Andes
Bolivia, Venezuela reject US drug criticism
For a fifth year running, the White House "blacklisted" Bolivia and Venezuela for perceived insufficient anti-drug efforts—and both governments reacted with anger.
Tag: Bolivia
The Andes
Bolivia: Aymara dissidents charge repression
Leaders of the National Council of Marka and Ayllus of Qullasuyu (CONAMAQ) charged that their office in La Paz was attacked by followers of the ruling party.
The Amazon
Bolivia: wanted rainforest defenders hold out
Three indigenous leaders are holding out in a Bolivian rainforest reserve after arrest orders were issued against them, concerning a conflict over a planned road through their lands.
The Andes
Bolivia: prison massacre sparks protests
Family members of inmates are keeping vigil outside Bolivia's Palmasola prison after an explosion of violence at the facility left at least 30 dead—but still not identified.
The Andes
Colombia: coca production down as narcos diversify
The area planted with coca leaf in Colombia has fallen by 25% according to the UN—but experts fear armed narco networks are moving into illegal gold and emerald mining.
The Andes
Leaks show massive US spying throughout Americas
The US has been spying on telecommunications in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and 11 other Latin American countries—with a focus on oil and other economic issues.
The Andes
Latin leaders react to blocking of Bolivian flight
What appeared to be a clumsy effort to catch US secret leaker Edward Snowden seems to have backfired: three Latin American countries have now offered Snowden asylum.
The Andes
Bolivia: how many indigenous nationalities?
Meeting with Bolivia’s jurists to hash out protocols for autonomy, traditional authorities accused the government of underestimating the number of indigenous peoples.
The Amazon
Bolivia to open protected areas to oil industry?
Indigenous protests were held in Bolivia against Vice President Ćlvaro GarcĆa Linera’s announced plans to open the country’s protected areas to oil and mineral interests.
The Andes
Bolivia: break between Evo, labor federation?
Bolivian mine workers ended a two-week strike when the government agreed to a pension hike, but the episode may represent a break between Evo Morales and COB labor federation.
The Andes
Vigilante justice in Bolivia āor autonomy?
Four killings of accused miscreants by local residents in Bolivia are being called “community justice” by the perpetratorsābut “lynchings” by the government.
Southern Cone
Latin America: 7 ex-rulers remain jailed or on trial
Five former South American dictators are in prison for crimes committed under their regimes; Peru's Morales Bermúdez and Haiti's Jean-Claude Duvalier also face charges.