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Reaffirming our commitment to Bolivia’s path of progress
Since 2009 socialism has made great strides in Bolivia, but vigilance is needed as the opposition continues in its quest to destabilise the government, says MIRIAM AMANCAY COLQUE
Supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales attend a rally to welcome him home from exile, 2020
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New workplace rights are welcome, but the survival of the trade union movement will be determined not in Westminster but in workplaces across the country, argues JOHN CARSON
Nearly two decades after leaving office, the former PM is still trumpeting the same futile militarism and failed free market dogmas. The question naturally arises: why does anyone still listen to him, says ANDREW MURRAY
Very modest growth in membership serves to underline the need for a change of recruiting strategies, posits NIGEL FLANAGAN
THIS month we celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
After more than 500 years, with Evo Morales, the first indigenous president and symbol of our emancipation, empowered, we were able to break the chains of oppression and recover our dignity and sovereignty.
Thus, on January 22 2009, during his first period in government a new constitution was approved, refounding the country as the Plurinational State of Bolivia and for the first time in our history, 36 native nations were fully recognised.
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