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#BoliviaEnCrisis Bolivian police departed the Chapare in the post-election upheaval. Now Government Minister Murillo says the absence of police means the region should be excluded from elections. opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/gobierno-cocaleros-polemizan-comicios-presencia-policial/20191212002908740943.htmlPermalink On twitter.com
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The coca growers' unions are pushing back hard on this idea, which would disenfranchise the heartland of Evo Morales' base.Permalink On twitter.com
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Police withdrawals under pressure from a mobilized population have happened since 2000, when Achacachi residents expelled the police who killed protesters.Permalink On twitter.com
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The same dynamic obtains in the Chapare now, which grieves the death of nine marchers from the region in the Sacaba Massacre.Permalink On twitter.com
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In the last two decades, police have evacuated from Yapacani, Achacachi, Sucre, and other municipalities for periods ranging from days to years.iOn twitter.com
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In 2008, right-wing movements declared the elected president, Evo Morales, persona non grata in Sucre, Santa Cruz, Tarija, Cobija, and Trinidad. He largely stayed out.Permalink On twitter.com
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In the Sucre case, like the current one, this was precipitated by multiple police killings. The civic movement demanded Evo Morales ask forgiveness before returning exactly what the Bartolina Sisa leaders are asking now.Permalink On twitter.com
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In none of these cases, was the right to vote removed in retaliation.Permalink On twitter.com