[Marxism] The two sides of Bolivia's social movements

["Fred Fuentes" <fred.fuentes@xxxxxxxxx>]

[One country, two protests, two cities, two different outcomes - an
indication of the difficulties the MAS government faces in cohering a
powerful united movement for change in Bolivia - Fred]

Four sectors give Paredes a deadline, but without the support of the executive

La Razon, January 16

Neighbourhood committees of El Alto, organisations affiliated to the
COR El Alto, cocaleros from the Yungas and representatives from the
Federation of Campesinos of La Paz decided yesterday - in an open town
meeting - to give a 48 hour deadline to the prefect of La Paz for him
to leave his position, otherwise they threatened to carry out acts of
pressure..... rest at
http://boliviarising.blogspot.com/2007/01/people-of-el-alto-are-ready-for.html
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Faced with threats from groups aligned to the Pro Santa Cruz
Committee, the popular mobilisation was suspended.

Santa Cruz, January 15 (ABI) - Close to midday today, Monday, the
suspension of the mobilisation organised by the Popular Civic
Committee of Santa Cruz was announced, which was to be held in the
afternoon, given that lack of guarantees in the face of groups aligned
with the Pro Santa Cruz Civic Committee having emitted a series of
threats via local media indicating that they would not allow the
mobilisation to occur, and physically and verbally attack against the
vice president of this popular civic entity last Friday....rest at
http://boliviarising.blogspot.com/2007/01/faced-with-threats-from-groups-aligned.html

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