Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has withdrawn from Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia due to a knee issue. The 20-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes in United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday while wearing a brace on his left knee, has been replaced in the Argentina squad by Leicester … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the heavy presence of soldiers emerging from armoured vehicles at Bolivia’s government palace on Wednesday has ignited fears of a coup attempt. President Luis Arce warned that a coup would not be tolerated and called for “democracy to be respected.” A TikTok post by Bolivia TV showed a group of … Read more
The Tinku tradition in San Pedro de Macha involves ritual dance and combat among Indigenous Quechua people. Participants like Jose Luis Paco Cruz stress the cultural importance of passing down the tradition to future generations. Tinku ceremonies encompass colorful attire, symbolic offerings, and occasional skirmishes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the high-altitude Bolivian … Read more
Bolivia Parliament erupted in chaos as rival lawmakers engaged in a brawl over the fate of a jailed governor. The confrontation occurred when pro-government MPs attempted to snatch placards held up by opposition members with messages denouncing the existence of political prisoners. The fight, involving around 20 lawmakers, quickly escalated as punches and kicks were … Read more
Violent protests have broken out in Bolivia following the arrest of a powerful opposition politician. Eko Hot Blog reports that Luis Fernando Camacho, the right-wing governor of Santa Cruz province, was detained by armed police on Wednesday in an operation that his supporters said resembled “a kidnapping”. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok … Read more
Interim Bolivian President Jeanine Añez has agreed to meet with opposition groups Saturday to “bring peace to the country” after weeks of deadly political clashes. Public Works Minister Yerko Nunez said the meeting will take place Saturday about 4 p.m. (local time) at Palacio Quemado, the presidential residence in La Paz. The social movements who … Read more
– Mr Morales said he was forced to stepped down but did so willingly “so there would be no more bloodshed – “While I have life I’ll stay in politics, the fight continues. All the people of the world have the right to free themselves from discrimination and humiliation – Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard … Read more
– Mexico’s Foreign Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, confirmed that Mr Morales had boarded a Mexican government plane – In a tweet, he said that it hurt to be leaving Bolivia but he would return with more “strength and energy – The deputy head of the Senate has said that she would take over as interim president … Read more
– Morales said that he was leaving to help protect families of political allies, after their homes were burnt down – The head of the army had called on him to go after protests over his election win – In a televised address, Mr Morales urged protesters to “stop attacking the brothers and sisters, stop … Read more
– The Organization of American States (OAS) call for result annulment – Mr Morales’s announcement comes after weeks of anti-government protests over reported irregularities and fraud – Opposition leader Carlos Mesa said Mr Morales and his vice-president should not run in the new poll nor should they preside over the electoral process Following the … Read more