Category Archives: All About Evo

May the Force be with you, Evo…

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Oh my. What have we here? A trailer for a new science-fiction blockbuster? But of course: And here’s the story, courtesy Aporrea: “Bolivian Wars: The ‘Yes’ Awakens” is the title of the video published by the Facebook page, Sí Bolivia, … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Photo du soir

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Three fabulous presidents, three fabulous ponchos. El Ecuadorable, Evo and Madurito put on the red stripes — a traditional Aymara color scheme reserved for weddings and wars — to jointly announce that they would be fighting climate change and defending … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo dances!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Hey ladies, check it out: Evo is most definitely NOT all work and no play. He’s a fun boy: The “neck dance” of the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, a peculiar rhythmic movement which the leader made famous in the … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Fidel’s birthday surprise

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Oh, that crazy old barbudo. Look what he and Madurito got up to: Yup, they called on Evo while he was in Havana. Here’s the story, via Cubadebate: Cuban leader Fidel Castro, and the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, surprised … Continue reading →

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Q. What kind of “socialist” meets with right-wing putschists?

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Sabina Becker

A. A Spanish one who used to be prime minister, once upon a time: That’s Felipe González, right of centre, plus a whole lotta unsavory Venezuelans. None of whom, incidentally, are socialists themselves. Not even in name only, as Felipillo … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo blings out

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Oh, that Evo. He sure knows how to wear bold patterns, bright colors, and lots of golden bling. And why not? He’s got kind of an important occasion to dress up for here: Yesterday, Bolivian presdent Evo Morales reaffirmed the … Continue reading →

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OMG I WANT THIS SO MUCH WHERE DO I GET ONE…

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Ahem. Sorry for the ALL FUCKING CAPS header, but really, can you blame me for wanting one of these? Hair parted down the middle, big smile, merry eyes, and the index finger pointing forward are some characteristics of “Evo Presidente”, … Continue reading →

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Look who’s meddling in Bolivian politics now

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Oh Denmark…really? YOU? You TOO? WTF is the matter with you people? Bolivian president Evo Morales affirmed today that “conspiracies will not be pardoned”, in response to a request by the Danish NGO, IBIS, to reverse its expulsion from Bolivia. … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo is full of win, again

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Well, hi there yourself, Evo! You’re looking mighty good lately. And so is Bolivia. Probably because there are fewer hungry, malnourished and food-insecure people there now: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will present a certificate of recognition … Continue reading →

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Circular pyramid found in Bolivia

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Sabina Becker

A short blurb on the YouTube site for this video says: A group of archeologists has discovered a large circular pyramid in Bolivian Amazonia, dating back more than 2,000 years. The discovery took place in the fortress of Samaipata, a … Continue reading →

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