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#Bolivia #LethalConflict Two men have died in fratricidal violence in the town of Tinguipaya, Potosí. The brawl between differently organized Indigenous people—ayllus vs. campesinos—followed a visit by Vice President Choquehuanca and involved stones, sticks, slingshots.On twitter.com
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The dead are Félix Díaz Colque (49) and Gregorio Cruz Mamani (35). The former died Monday morning, the latter in intensive care early Monday evening. eldeber.com.bo/pais/suman-dos-fallecidos-producto-del-enfrentamiento-entre-ayllus-y-campesinos-en-tinguipaya-potosi_278323Permalink On twitter.com
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To clarify timing, the brawl occurred on Sunday following the opening of school for training community leaders. erbol.com.bo/nacional/vice-necesitamos-l%C3%ADderes-que-digan-lo-que-piensan-y-sienten-sin-miedo-no-nos-van-acallarPermalink On twitter.com
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The cause of the conflict remains totally disputed, with both explanation being proffered by politically motivated groups.Permalink On twitter.com
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Minister of Government (of the governing MAS-IPSP) Eduardo Del Castillo blames the violence on longstanding boundary conflicts. Such conflicts have claimed scores of lives in Potosí and Oruro over the decades. elpotosi.net/nacional/20220518_del-castillo-afirma-que-enfrentamiento-de-tinguipaya-fue-por-conflicto-de-limites.htmlPermalink On twitter.com
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Meanwhile, opposition politicians blame internal conflicts within the MAS-IPSP and the heavy-handed leadership of fmr president Evo Morales for the dispute. elpotosi.net/nacional/20220518_potosi-opositores-apuntan-a-david-choquehuanca-y-evo-morales-por-pugnas-con-muertos-en-tinguipaya.html paginasiete.bo/nacional/2022/5/18/paralelismo-dedazo-abonaron-la-crisis-que-estallo-en-tinguipaya-331462.htmlPermalink On twitter.com
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This would follow major conflicts in Potosí over which candidate should represent the MAS-IPSP in the 2021 governor's race. Morales was involved in factional friction, but the party's candidate won. @CarwilBJ/1337762979698380802Permalink On twitter.com
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Regardless of the motives, today's deaths follow fast on the senseless death of four students in a Potosí's autonomous university in a local political contest earlier this month. @CarwilBJ/1524072332058316809Permalink On twitter.com
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Nearly all deaths in political conflict under Luis Arce have been civilians killed by other civilians. These charts do not include these the six deaths this month.Permalink On twitter.com
