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The domestic debate over Bolivia's development plan has been both polarized and sterile. Opposition seized on language of "obligatory" cooperation among levels of govt to claim the authorizing legislation is "totalitarian." la-razon.com/economia/2021/11/02/el-senado-aprobo-la-ley-del-plan-de-desarrollo-economico-y-social/On twitter.com
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And yet, there is no debate here about development priorities. This reflects left-right agreement on prioritizing macroeconomic growth and the lack of any political party willing to question extractivism.Permalink On twitter.com
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Instead, we see a generalized noncooperation stance from the opposition reminiscent of 2006-2008, with "departmental autonomy" invoked to oppose the ordinary business of national governance.Permalink On twitter.com
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In practice, a national government that can't compel departmental authorities to fly the wiphala damn sure can't make them spend money as it chooses.Permalink On twitter.com