The military & justice?

05.11.2004

Bolivia's recent political crisis, sparked by the military's objection to a court ruling that four officers be tried by civil courts, is a serious challenge to Mesa's ability to govern. And. Like most political crises, this one's not as simple as might look. While it's important to hold the military accountable for its actions, the decision to try military officers for their role in the February 2003 police mutiny has important implications.

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Bolivia's anti-protest protest

In a country where protesting is a national pastime, an anti-protest protest isn't ironic.

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Posted by Miguel at 04:21 PM