Bolivia – Page 8 – People's World

“Hasta Siempre, Comandante”: On the anniversary of the murder of Che

October 11, 2013 By Emile Schepers

On October 9, 1967, hirelings in the employ of Bolivian dictator Rene Barrientos, supported and instigated by the United States government via C.I.A. operative Felix Rodriguez, carried out the cold blooded murder of comandante Ernesto "Che"...

Anger grows over interference with Bolivian jet

July 8, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Heads of state from South America's UNASUR met in Bolivia to angrily denounce what they see as a lack of respect by the U.S. and Europe for their own national sovereignity.

Evo Morales remains popular despite corruption charges

January 14, 2013 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Socialist-oriented projects, aimed at shoring up national independence and protecting indigenous rights, were on track. Yet the specter of governmental corruption had materialized.

Fight continues over highway through Bolivian indigenous preserve

February 16, 2012 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

An indigenous-led government at odds with an indigenous opposition exemplifies one contradiction surfacing during the fight.

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.