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November 26th, 2007
Bolivia: Conflicts in Sucre Over New Constitution
In the city of Sucre, confrontations between citizens and police claimed the lives of four Bolivians. Delegates from the governing party decided on the text of a new constitution without including the opposition. Bolivian bloggers based in Sucre and across the country commented on the violence and tactics used by the majority party.
July 2nd, 2007
Bolivia: A Previous Encounter with the Victim and the Problem With the Fashion Society
José Andrés Sánchez writes for the Santa Cruz daily El Deber, and also maintains a blog where he adds supplemental information about his published articles. In his blog, he recalls his earlier encounter with a recently murdered "pimp," who was interviewed for his story about child prostitution. A Cochabamba blogger also criticizes the "fashion society" that values butts over brains.
May 28th, 2007
Bolivia: Troubles with the Constitutional Tribunal and a Bittersweet Mother's Day
Another varied week in the Bolivian blogosphere bring us news on the recent conflict involving the Constitutional Tribunal, the appearance of transvestites on the streets of Santa Cruz, a question about Bolivia's nationalization and the celebration of Mother's Day.
May 14th, 2007
Bolivia: The Work of the Constituent Assembly and Government Regulations
After nine months, the work of the Constituent Assembly, which has been charged with writing a new constitution remains stagnant. In addition, the government has began to place restrictions on the import of used clothing and on the export of wood, and bloggers weigh in.
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