Bolivia

Bolivia’s ‘process of change’ needs a change in course – Pablo Solón

Introduction and translation by Richard Fidler September 8, 2016 — Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal reposted from Life on the Left with permission — The global drop in commodity prices has been detrimental to the development strategy of many Latin American governments, some of which had used the new income from increased exports of largely unprocessed resources, accompanied by higher royalties and taxes, during the last decade to reduce poverty levels and reinforce and institute new social programs, while attempting to create new industries oriented to the domestic market or adding value to their exports.

After vice-minister beaten to death by miners, Bolivia reflects

By Pablo Stefanoni, tra

A tactical defeat in Bolivia: Evo's re-election referendum defeat and the future of the process of change

By Alfredo Rada Vélez, Bolivian vice-minister for coordination with social movementsMarch

Is South America’s ‘progressive cycle’ at an end? Neo-developmentalist attempts and socialist projects

By Claudio Katz, introduction and translation by Richard Fidler

Social Movements and Progressive Governments - Building a New Relationship in Latin America

Bolivia's green gains the media and critics are not talking about

Bolivians receive free tree saplings as part of the "My Tre

'Extractivism' debate continues: Beyond lithium (and other poisons)

The Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are home to over half the world's lithium deposits.

Bolivia: Voters reaffirm ‘process of change’ but warn governing MAS

Eric Toussaint: SYRIZA, Podemos and the way towards power for the people

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ALBA after ten years

ALBA

Thoughts on reform, revolution, social change and elections in light of SYRIZA's win

Hugo Chavez and supporters at Chavez’s final campaign ral

(Updated Jan. 28) Greece: Venezuela welcomes SYRIZA victory; International left celebrates

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