Evo Morales leads a road block in Bolivia against his disqualification as a presidential candidate

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Highlights: Supporters of Evo Morales have cut off the routes in his bastion, the coca-growing area of Chapare, for an indefinite period of time. They demand that the judges of the high courts, including those of the TCP who made it impossible for Morales to run again, resign from their positions. President Luis Arce said that he has “reasons to be alert and on the alert.” The demand of those mobilized echoes an international concern. The popular election of magistrates is a Bolivian innovation, introduced by the 2009 Constitution.
Evo Morales leads a road block in Bolivia against his disqualification as a presidential candidate

Former Japanese prime minister provocatively visits Taiwan

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

In another provocative move directed at Beijing, former Japanese prime minister and virulent anti-China hawk Taro Aso recently visited Taiwan for three days. He met with senior government officials, including President Tsai Ing-wen and declared that Japan, the US and Taiwan should ramp up plans for war with mainland China.
Former Japanese prime minister provocatively visits Taiwan