December 4, 2007
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Empty Calories of Economic Growth and the Battle for Participatory Democracy—Latin America's New Middle Class – Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Empty Calories of Economic Growth and the Battle for Participatory Democracy—Latin America’s New Middle Class – Council on Hemispheric Affairs The past two decades have witnessed a series of political and economic rollercoaster rides all over Latin America. However, with economic ‘stability’ being used as a tagline for positive growth and suitable political fervor, a Continue reading
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Bolivia Rising: The Battle in Bolivia: 'New Left' President Evo Morales Faces Opposition to New Constitution
Source: Bolivia Rising: The Battle in Bolivia: ‘New Left’ President Evo Morales Faces Opposition to New Constitution Roger Burbach, Dec 01, 2007 While international attention is focusing on President Hugo Chavez and the Sunday referendum on the Venezuelan constitution, a conflict that is just as profound is shaking Bolivia. Evo Morales, the first Indian president Continue reading