Four Urgent Questions on Bolivia’s Election
Uncertainty reigns as the pandemic shakes Bolivian politics.
Bolivia Is Still Stuck on Evo Morales
Fear, vendettas, and intrigue risk driving Bolivia’s presidential race more than the country’s everyday problems.
AQ Top 5 Fashion Innovators: Rosario Aguilar
How a Bolivian politician-turned-designer brought indigenous fashion to the runway.
The Economic Challenges Facing Bolivia’s Next Government
The country’s political crisis has masked concerning macroeconomic trends.
Who Will Lead Bolivia Out of Its Dangerous Power Vacuum?
Coup or not, Morales’ exit left chaos both sides should come together to fix.
The Competing Visions Behind Bolivia’s Conflict
Morales or Mesa? Either Way, Bolivia Faces Tough Questions.
Uncertainty is the only certainty heading into Bolivia’s Oct. 20 presidential election. A rollercoaster campaign has, at different stages, seen both President Evo Morales and his nearest challenger, Carlos Mesa, appear headed for victory. This picture has become even more muddled as election day draws near. But with challenges looming over the economy, the biggest … Read more
Meet the Candidates: Bolivia
In his controversial push for a fourth term, Evo Morales faces another former president.
As Others Snub Bolivia’s Lithium, Will Morales’ Gamble on Germany Pay Off?
Ahead of next year’s election, criticism surrounds Evo Morales’ efforts to take advantage of a global energy trend.
Thanks, But Goodbye: Why Many of Evo Morales’ Supporters Want Him to Move On
El Alto, Bolivia, was key to Evo Morales’ rise, and thrived during his three terms in office. Why is it turning against the president as he campaigns for a fourth?
A U.S. Court, a Former Bolivian President and a Decade-Long Fight for Justice
A Miami court decision on April 3 marked a step toward changing perceptions of the U.S. as a refuge for Latin America’s rights abusers.
Foreign Firms Show Renewed Interest in Bolivia’s Gas Fields
On his 100th day as president, Evo Morales sent the military to occupy Bolivia’s oil and gas fields in a bid to nationalize reserves of its most important resource. It was a dramatic statement that captured attention in Bolivia and beyond. A decade later, Morales is adopting a more pragmatic approach. There’s little fanfare this time, … Read more
Are Bolivia and Chile Ready to Ease Rising Border Tensions?
LA PAZ – When Bolivian and Chilean border officials gather on July 25 – their first meeting in six years – they will have a seemingly simple agenda: to restore functional relations along their border without regular resort to courts, threats or name-calling. It won’t be easy. The 528-mile border has been a source of … Read more
Bolivia: No Easy Way Forward, With or Without Morales
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales has long been seen as a benign (and, ultimately, successful) version of Latin American left-wing leadership. Questionable international partnerships and controversial nationalizations aside, Morales’ prudent macroeconomic management has helped Bolivia’s economy outperform many of its neighbors over the past 12 years of his administration. But with presidential elections scheduled for 2019 … Read more
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