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Bolivia’s Constitutional Referendum, 21 February 2016 and the Evo Morales Personality Cult

Joe — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:26:09 +0000

On Sunday the 21st of February, Bolivia held a constitutional referendum. The referendum determined if the 2009 constitution should be modified to allow the president and vice president to serve third terms. President Evo Morales, after winning the 2015 election, … Continue reading →

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An Amazingly Situated City – La Paz, Bolivia

Joe — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 20:02:48 +0000

From Carnival in Cochabamba, in mid-February I caught a day bus to La Paz, Bolivia’s political (but not judicial) capital and most famous city. Bolivian buses often feature salespeople temporarily coming on board to sell their wares, usually drinks or … Continue reading →

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Carnival in Cochabamba, Bolivia: a Riot of Colour, Movement and Sound

Joe — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:21:38 +0000

Cochabamba is a city in central Bolivia. Cochabamba is in the Andes but located in a valley so it’s altitude is only 2,500 metres. The city is not on the main tourist trail although it does have a Jesus statue … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires, Argentina to Cochabamba, Bolivia: Long Bus Rides, Carnival and Amazing Andes Scenery

Joe — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:34:07 +0000

On the seventh of February, from Ushuaia at the very bottom of Argentina, I flew three hours north to Buenos Aires. The next day I caught a bus to La Quiaca, Jujuy Province, a town bordering Bolivia at the very … Continue reading →

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