Movement Towards Socialism (Bolivia)

Rodrigo Paz celebrates alongside his supporters on the night of Sunday, August 17. (Benjamin Swift)

From hope to disillusionment: Bolivia after 20 years of the Movement Towards Socialism

Linda Farthing & Benjamin Swift — Amidst bitter infighting and economic crisis, Bolivia’s left suffered a major defeat after nearly two decades of groundbreaking governance.

Pablo Solon on ‘Vivir Bien’: Going beyond capitalism?

To overcome the systemic crisis of humanity and Moth

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