1: Bolivia summary thread • 'Civicos' are split, two big regions opposed to Camachos maximalism • opposition is more and more divided; but more violent • Bolivian police have not intervened to quell the protests with opposition roadblocks maintained in wealthy areas
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2: Bolivia • Carlos Mesa is losing his role in the movement; hasn't been visible in the media; wasn't there to receive Camacho when he first tried to get into La Paz • opposition protests growing increasingly violent and more radical (as seen in lyching of Mayor of Vinto)
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3: Bolivia • Camacho is the leader of the Comite Civico Pro Santa Cruz. He is acting as leader of the opposition at this point; radicalizing the protests & saying that there shouldn't be any sort of second round or redo of the vote, just the ousting of President Evo Morales.
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4: Bolivia • Camacho wrote a 'letter of resignation' for Evo & said he'll present it to him personally • he tried to go to La Paz but social movements surrounded the airport • he's brought religion back to politics; has a bible at every speech, says that god is on his side
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5: Bolivia • The government acquiesced to two big demands: a) the audit (which used to be their demand, is no longer) b) they also agreed to receive Camacho Illustration of what Civic committees have done w/Carlos Mesa & co who are losing their role to the real far-rightpic.twitter.com/ECh61rW5Kv
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(I'm travelling today, had to start the quick thread before departing. I'll continue early Friday)
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