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What political polarization looks like: Página Siete, newspaper of Bolivia's liberal opposition complains that a book fair has been "dirtied by politics" due to a banner denouncing Áñez and sharp words directed at Carlos Mesa. paginasiete.bo/cultura/2021/9/21/la-politica-ensucia-la-feria-del-libro-con-carteles-gritos-308805.htmlOn twitter.com
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Página Siete, basically: "Free expression is polluting this festival of literature!"Permalink On twitter.com
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In an ironic layer of complexity, Bolivia has an enormous diversity of opinions and political tactics, but also much outrage over their use.Permalink On twitter.com
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The liberal press, Página Siete included, situates itself as defenders of free speech but also has these anti-free speech notions of decorum.Permalink On twitter.com
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Meanwhile, the MASista press will openly accuse any and all critics of being sell outs or anti-government conspirators.Permalink On twitter.com
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But in a country where left and right protesters are known to burn buildings down at times, perhaps everyone could agree that a banner is not an outrage.Permalink On twitter.com