Tag Archives: Evo Morales

Chellis Glendinning :
The third inauguration: Evo Morales and nine years of paradox in Bolivia

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Thorne Dreyer

‘Evo is a loaf of bread fresh from the oven,’ he said. ‘We’ll find out how it tastes.’ By Chellis Glendinning | The Rag Blog | February 16, 2014 La Paz, 22 January 2006. Evo Morales Ayma was born Aymara … Continue reading →

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Chellis Glendinning :
Celebrating the ‘Grito de Libertad’ in Bolivia

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Thorne Dreyer

Joining in the patriotic frenzy with Evo Morales, goose-stepping soldiers, lots of white paint… and, oh yes, the marching bands… By Chellis Glendinning | The Rag Blog | June 8, 2014 SUCRE, Bolivia — Independence Day in Sucre was the … Continue reading →

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REPORT / Mariann G. Wizard : ‘La Vida Coca’ in Bolivia and Peru / 2

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Thorne Dreyer

Coca leaves, a standard small bag sold for personal use in Bolivia. From 10-40 hojas are used at once while working, walking, or otherwise exerting oneself at high altitudes. Habitual users enjoy coca three or four times a day. All photos by … Continue reading →

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REPORT / Mariann G. Wizard : ‘La Vida Coca’ in Bolivia and Peru

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Thorne Dreyer

Pre-Incan metal vessels in the Larco Museum, Lima, for storing coca leaves. Human-faced pots from some early Andean cultures (not shown) have distended cheek pouches, where coca leaves are held during use. The central figure above is using coca in … Continue reading →

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Chellis Glendinning : In Bolivia, ‘The Repression Strengthened Us!’

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Native demonstrators march on La Paz to protest highway construction. Photo from AFP.Letter from Bolivia:‘The repression strengthened us!’ The ragtag band walked day and night in flip-flops, and the hearts of Bolivians went out to them… By Chellis Glendinning | … Continue reading →

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Chellis Glendinning : ‘Decepción’ in Bolivia

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Thorne Dreyer

Militant ambivalence? A demonstrator holds portraits of President Evo Morales during a protest in La Paz, Bolivia. Photo from Reuters.Evo on the rocks:Decepción in Bolivia By Chellis Glendinning / The Rag Blog / June 16, 2011 COCHABAMBA, Bolivia — A … Continue reading →

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Bolivia’s Evo Morales : Putting the Coca Back in Cola

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Bolivian President Evo Morales and Coca Colla. Above, photo from 1buenaidea.com. Below, photo by Red Erbol / Abiding in Bolivia.Supports new coca-based drink:Evo Morales tells Coke to take a hike By Nikolas Kozloff / April 2, 2010 Move over Coca-Cola: … Continue reading →

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The Women of Bolivia : A Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Bolivia’s President Evo Morales congratulates his new Minister of Productive Development Antonia Rodriguez Medrano in La Paz on 23 Jan 2010. Photo by Juan Karita / AP.International Women’s Day:In Evo Morales’ BoloviaWomen are playing a major roleBy Richard Lee / … Continue reading →

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Bolivia : The Victory of Leftist Populism

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Bolivian peasant passes by campaign posters for President Evo Morales.Remember Latin America? Something’s happening down there. By James Retherford / The Rag Blog / January 24, 2009 See ‘From Rightist Chaos to Leftist Constitutionalism:The Institutionalization of Bolivian Populism’ by Chris … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky on Latin American and Caribbean Unity

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Presidents Evo Morales of Bolivia and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Photo by Alizar Raldes / AFP / Getty Images.‘The initiatives taken in Venezuela have had a significant impact throughout the subcontinent, what has now come to be called “the pink … Continue reading →

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Bolivian Crisis in the New South America

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Supporters of Bolivian President Evo Morales shout slogans against Pando’s governor Leopoldo Fernadez outside a justice court in La Paz September 18, 2008. Photo by David Mercado / Reuters.The Machine Gun and the Meeting TableBy Benjamin Dangl / September 18, … Continue reading →

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