Bolivia

Bolivia’s law gives nature equal rights to humans

January 2, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Bolivia is set to pass the Law of Mother Earth, (in Spanish La Ley de Derechos de la Madre Tierra) which will grant nature the same rights and protections as humans.

Bolivia: the trouble over TIPNIS, a 21st century challenge

October 31, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The proposal for a 191 mile segment of highway that would pass through Bolivia's TIPNIS natural reserve and indigenous property is drawing strong protests and heated debate.

Strike shakes up Bolivian government

April 22, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

President Evo Morales' socialist government is close to warding off a challenge to its staying power.

World Notes: Italy, Japan, Pakistan – and more

March 30, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

International news clips regarding Italy, Yemen, Japan, Pakistan, Bolivia and Cuba.

Working class film legends offer new Iraq thriller

October 11, 2010 By Bill Meyer

Director Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty were invited to attend the Toronto Festival this year to promote their new collaborative work, "Route Irish," and Laverty's own film "Even the Rain."