Behind exhumation of Simon Bolivar is Hugo Chavez's warped obsession 
Sunday, July 25, 2010: Upon Julius Caesar's murder, a struggle erupted over who would control his legacy. Octavius, Caesar's great-nephew, manipulated his position as Caesar's heir to wrest power from his rivals. He made Caesar a god and raised a temple, using Caesar's remains to underscore their connection. Symbolism was crucial, and to dispel any doubts about his legitimacy, Octavius added "Julius Caesar" to his name.
Latin American nations bid to join Mexico in Arizona case
The Associated Press, July 19, 2010 -- Seven other Latin American countries want to join Mexico in supporting a lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration enforcement law.
Bolivian President to Visit Iran in September
Fars News Agency, July 14, 2010 -- Bolivia's President Evo Morales plans to pay an official visit to Tehran at the end of summer, diplomatic sources announced on Wednesday.
Bolivian amauta (indigenous spiritual leader) arrested with 350 kilos of liquid cocaine
| Los Tiempos - Cochabamba, July 29, 2010 -- Bolivian indigenous leader (amauta) Valentín Mejillones Acarapi (55 years old), who handed over the staff of command to president Evo Morales when he symbolically took office in Tiwanaku on 21 January 2006, was detained a few hours ago at his home with 350 kilograms of liquid cocaine, valued at over $300,000 dollars. It's final destination was Santa Cruz de la Sierra. |
Border dispute: Potosí begins a 48-hour stoppage
Los Tiempos, Cochabamba, July 29, 2010 -- The Consulting Council of the Potosí Civic Committee (Comcipo) confirmed that all activities will be paralyzed for 48 hours in this department today and tomorrow, and warned that further measures to be taken will be more radical if the Government does not attend to the demands of this region. The Government, through the Autonomy Minister, Carlos Romero, announced that it will not negotiate under pressure with the leaders of Potosí and encouraged them to reach an agreement with Oruro regarding a border dispute.
Evo Accuses U.S. of Sabotage in the Fight Against Drugs
La Razón - La Paz, July 28, 2010 -- President Evo Morales claimed Wednesday that the United States sabotaged the fight against illicit drug trafficking carried out by his government in order to charge him with narco-trafficking as a geopolitical move to control natural resources. Read More
The Meeting of August 6 in Santa Cruz Generates Controversy
La Razón - La Paz, July 28, 2010 -- The Government’s decision to celebrate the founding of Bolivia in Santa Cruz caused division between the Governor and the Mayor of that region, while some from Sucre questioned the initiative and its authorities had to accept the decision. Read More
350 Kilos of Drugs Seized and Four People Arrested
La Razón - La Paz, July 28, 2010 -- The Special Force to Fight Drug Trafficking (FELCN) seized 350 kilos of liquid drug in a raid in El Alto and arrested four people in a house where the crystallization was located. The operation began at 6:00 last night in the area of Alto Lima, on the street Heroes del Chaco (El Alto). Read More
U.S. Urges to Overcome Differences and President Calls Down Consumption
El Diario - La Paz, July 28, 2010 -- The level of tension between U.S. and Bolivian governments on combating drug trafficking persists. The charge d'affaires of the U.S. government in Bolivia, Jhon Kream, urged the Bolivian government to overcome differences and work together to undertake to ensure that the U.S. will continue to support alternative development programs and the fight against drug trafficking. Read More
Latin American nations bid to join Mexico in Arizona case
The Associated Press, July 19, 2010 -- Seven other Latin American countries want to join Mexico in supporting a lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration enforcement law.