A modern political democracy is a system where rules are held accountable by citizens through their elected representatives, either through competition or cooperation. Democracies can be categorized …
Democratic Erosion in Bolivia
The story of democratic erosion in Bolivia is not a normal case of democratic erosion. Often in analyzing democratic erosion, there is a clear cause and effect. The Bolivia case is not black and …
The Consequences of Populism: Evo Morales and the 2019 Bolivian Crisis
Bolivia is often overshadowed by its neighboring countries– Brazil to the east, Chile to the west, and Argentina to the south. Similar to these countries, Bolivia transitioned its government from a …
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Political Crisis Ascended After Interim President of Bolivia Jeanine Ánez Got Arrested
Jeanine Ánez, the interim president after Evo Morales' resignation in 2019, was arrested in Bolivia. She is charged with "terrorism" and "incitement to riot" in the investigation of “Coup …
Populism as a Tool: Positive Aspects of Bolivian Populism That Aided Democratic Representation
Populism is often derided and with good reason. The term as applied in numerous cases offers little to praise. One common perception of populism is that it erodes democracy and often devolves into …
Returned From Exile: Evo Morales Once Again Poses a Threat to Bolivian Democracy
(AP Photo/Juan Karita) After nearly a year in exile, former President Evo Morales returned to Bolivia on November 9th to a crowd of adoring fans at the Argentinian border. In spite of his …
The Resurrection of Mas as a Step Towards Democratic Stability in Bolivia
Last weekend, on October 18th, Luis Arce of the Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas) party won the Bolivian presidential election by a comfortable margin and Jeanine Anez, the evangelical leader of the …
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Beyond Electoral Fraud: Rooting Bolivia’s Coup in a History of Clientelism and Repression
The Bolivian coup d’etat against Evo Morales was not, and should not be examined solely as, the result of a fraudulent election. To suggest this erases the deep entrenchment of Bolivia’s neo-fascist …