Writer on Politics & Protest in Latin America | Journalism & Communication Lecturer at University of Vermont | Author of A World Where Many Worlds Fit
Oct 13, 2020 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
The elections taking place in #Bolivia this Sunday, Oct 18 mark a year of conflict that has upended Bolivian politics and society. Here are my articles & interviews on the coup and political climate in the country leading up to Sunday’s vote, based on research in La Paz. (Thread)
A number of elements converged to oust one of the most popular presidents in Bolivian history, handing a right-wing government the power to carry out sophisticated state violence. @NewFrame_News newframe.com/how-the-right-…
Nov 11, 2019 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
A coup has taken place in #Bolivia. Morales has stepped down after the head of the military *asked* him to do so. Notably, police declared a mutiny on Friday. The military asking Morales to step down seemed to be the last straw following weeks of protest. Thread/1
However, earlier today the OAS announced that following its investigations, they found clear manipulations of the voting system in Oct 20 vote. Morales then called for new elections. The opposition rejected that, calling instead, again, for Morales resignation./2
Nov 8, 2019 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
Right now, the future of #Bolivia is being decided in the streets, not the halls of power. Thread on the worst crisis Bolivia has seen in years, questions of coup attempt, US support for opposition, gov’t repression, enduring impact of MAS gains, ways out of current impasse. /1
A coup is under way in Bolivia against Morales in sense that complete turmoil is being provoked by various opposition groups which could lead to overthrow. Strategies include destruction of gov't buildings & coordinated attacks on MAS supporters, politicians, centers of power. /2
