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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... [read more]
Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... [read more] Blog: Autonomia ?!
Date: December 16th 2006
As our time in Santa Cruz draws to a close the political crisis in the country seems to have been escalating at an alarming rate. We had been keeping our fingers crossed that it would stay calm until we leave here on Saturday. Given the nature of our trip so far, I guess it was inevitable that the demonstation which taxi drivers would have us believe will spark a civil war, falls on Friday, the da ... read more
Date: December 16th 2006
As our time in Santa Cruz draws to a close the political crisis in the country seems to have been escalating at an alarming rate. We had been keeping our fingers crossed that it would stay calm until we leave here on Saturday. Given the nature of our trip so far, I guess it was inevitable that the demonstation which taxi drivers would have us believe will spark a civil war, falls on Friday, the da ... read more
