Americas

The Bolivian People Defeat Another Coup Attempt

PD Staff / Peoples Dispatch Jun 27, 2024 People responded en masse and workers declared a general strike after military forces surrounded Quemado Palace in La Paz. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Americas

What’s Next for Bolivia After Camacho’s Arrest?

Pablo Solón / NACLA Jan 17, 2023 Luis Fernando Camacho was detained in Santa Cruz on December 28. / Wikimedia Commons Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Washington Post Must Answer for Its Bolivia Coverage

Joe Embersberger / FAIR Mar 6, 2020 After legitimizing the coup against President Evo Morales, the newspaper now acknowledges that claims of election fraud may be unfounded. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Study Debunks Claims That Led to Bolivian Coup

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 28, 2020 New research from MIT raises serious questions about the U.S.-backed Organization of American Studies' assertions of election fraud. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Davos Is the Source of All Our Ills

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 22, 2020 Donald Trump isn't the only world leader abusing his power. Global elites have fueled inequality and brought our biosphere to the brink. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Progressive Media Failed Bolivia in the Run-Up to the Coup

Lucas Koerner / FAIR Dec 11, 2019 Alternative media's portrayal of Evo Morales as repressive, pro-capitalist and anti-environment plays a part in the story of his demise. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Blowing Trump’s Impeachment?

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Dec 6, 2019 Between their empty patriotism theater and dubious politics, Nancy Pelosi's fast-forwarded proceedings have been painful to watch. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Capitalism’s Failures Have Ignited Protests Worldwide

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Nov 29, 2019 From Chile to Lebanon to Hong Kong, people are rising up against an oppressive neoliberal order, explains journalist Ben Ehrenreich. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Corporate Media Blatantly Call for a Right-Wing Coup in Venezuela

Joshua Cho / FAIR Nov 26, 2019 Western papers openly wonder why the country isn't following Bolivia's lead in calling for a repeat coup. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Congressman Condemns the Coup in Bolivia

By Celina della Croce / Independent Media Institute Nov 25, 2019 “The time for military coups, in Latin America or elsewhere, is over,” McGovern tweeted. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Impeaching Trump for the Wrong Crimes?

Marc Steiner / The Real News Network Nov 25, 2019 War Is a Crime co-founder David Swanson believes the case for Ukraine-gate is weak and unlikely to galvanize the president's opposition. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

U.S. Faces Calls to End Support for Bolivia’s Right-Wing Regime

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 24, 2019 "What is happening in Bolivia is highly undemocratic," argue scholars and activists. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )