Is OAS the Problem in Latin America?

Honduras, where an ally of Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez triggered a military response after violating the law in his attempt to stay in power, reminds us that today’s threat to liberal democracy in Latin America comes from authoritarian populists who abuse the legitimacy of the ballot box. It also suggests that the Organization of American States [...]

Bolivia and Paraguay agree border

Bolivia and Paraguay have signed an agreement settling a border dispute, which led to a bitter war in the 1930s.
Bolivian President Evo Morales, who signed the pact in Buenos Aires with Paraguayan counterpart Fernando Lugo, described it as historic.
Argentina has played a key role in resolving the dispute.
via BBC NEWS | Americas | Bolivia and [...]

Bolivia pins hopes on lithium, electric vehicles

“Lithium is the hope not just for Bolivia but for all inhabitants of the planet,” President Evo Morales said before meeting in Paris last month with Bollore Group, one of several companies vying to extract the metal from remote salt flats in the poor landlocked nation.
via Bolivia pins hopes on lithium, electric vehicles – Americas [...]

Russia To Aid Bolivia’s Drug War

Russia is set to supply helicopters to Bolivia to help in the fight against the illegal drugs trade, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said.
Mr Medvedev’s remarks came as he and his Bolivian counterpart, Evo Morales, held talks in Moscow on increasing energy and defence co-operation.
Russia is trying to boost its influence in the region, correspondents [...]

New constitution takes effect in Bolivia – Americas AP – MiamiHerald.com

President Evo Morales and thousands of supporters celebrated Bolivia’s new constitution as it took effect on Saturday, saying the new document will enshrine indigenous rights and end centuries of oppression.
The constitution, the first approved in Bolivia by popular vote, promises more power for the poor, Indan majority; recognizes communal justice; grants some regional autonomy; and [...]

Iran courts new Andean friend — Bolivia

The government of Iran is following the lead of new ally Venezuela by taking its anti-American message to Bolivia, an impoverished but strategically positioned country in the heart of South America.
A nemesis to U.S. interests in the Middle East for 30 years, Iran is now pouring millions of dollars of aid into Bolivia — including [...]