In terms of money, this is South Americas poorest country. In terms of culture, history, nature, people and smiles, it has to be one of the richest. Oh, and it lacks a coast, a bitter fact for most bolivians. Some optimists are hoping for Chile to give it back, but it's complicated and also Peru has to agree.
Last sunday Evo Morales was re-elected with 63 % of the votes, giving him five more years of trying to change the country to the better for the people, not the companies as has been the norm. In the past years he (I've been told) has focused on analfabetism, health and womens rights. Children going to public schools gets a small payment, to keep them in school instead of having to work. Teachers have gotten lap-tops. School-material is improved. Adults gets courses in the evening to learn how to read and write. And women are involved in the political life and are organizing all over the country, something that was unheard of five years ago. But, as the church has a lot of power, this is a country where thousands of women die in illegal abortions. Will Evo have the courage to do something about that?
-- Posted from my iPod
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