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Bolivia Political Situation as of January 16

Bolivia Political Situation as of January 16. Recap. Bolivia is one of South America’s poorest countries despite rich mineral and energy resources Wealthy urban elites (mostly Spanish ancestry) dominate political and economic life 2nd largest reserve of natural gas in South America

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Bolivia Political Situation as of January 16

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  1. Bolivia Political Situation as of January 16

  2. Recap • Bolivia is one of South America’s poorest countries despite rich mineral and energy resources • Wealthy urban elites (mostly Spanish ancestry) dominate political and economic life • 2nd largest reserve of natural gas in South America • Indigenous groups say the country should not relinquish control of the reserves, which they claim is Bolivia’s only remaining resource • In 2006, President Morales put energy industry under state control, rich elite are not happy with this • New constitution which will give more power to indigenous majority will be voted on on the 25th • http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1210487.stm

  3. Timeline National Referendum will decide weather to make official the Bolivian Constitution which was ratified in Congress on October 21 Jan 25 Venezuela, Bolivia cut ties with Israel over Gaza Jan 14 Bolivia breaks Israel ties, claims Gaza ‘genocide’ Jan 14 Venezuela’s Chavez investigates US official Jan 10 Brazil to boost slumping Bolivian gas imports Jan 9 Brazil slashes Bolivian gas imports amid dispute Jan 9 Chavez hopes Gaza situation improves under Obama Jan 7 Brazil buying 30 pct. Less Bolivian natural gas Jan 7 Falling crude prices squeeze Chavez oil diplomacy Jan 6 Morales says Bolivia to launch state newspaper Jan 4 Bolivian president creates 6th state-run company Dec. 31 Bolivia acknowledges some illegal coca use Dec 27 http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/external/search.hosted.ap.org/wireCoreTool/Search?SITE=ININS&query=Bolivia

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  5. “Pelea Electoral en las Plazas” January 16 “Battle” between supporters of voting YES on the constitution and supporters of voting NO • Throughout this week, militants of both groups swapped insults in la plaza Murillo de La Paz • The police had to interfere to break up fights • The leaders of the NO campaign were escorted from the plaza by police • The confrontation started as a political discussion and debate of ideas, but in the end, intolerance won out and the insults and fighting began

  6. Travel Advice • Exercise caution and avoid large crowds • Continual risk of public protests and strikes throughout Bolivia. • Major roads can be blocked and public transport disrupted at very short notice • There is a risk that the main road between Chile and Bolivia may be blockaded at short notice • Road travel can be dangerous as a result of poor road conditions, local driving techniques, and the condition of vehicles on the road. Heavy rains have meant that some roads have been washed away. • Risk of “express kidnappings.” Exercise caution when arriving in, and traveling around, Bolivia and be aware of the general risk of crime for visitors. • Dengue Fever has been reported in the regions of Santa Cruz, Beni, Pando, and Cochabamba. Travelers should take extra precautions against mosquitoes • http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/south-america/bolivia

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