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Protests Erupt in the US and Bolivia Targeting 'Progressive' Presidents Who Are Failing to Protect the Environment

Jim Shultz, AlterNet. September 6, 2011.

Together these two actions highlight important, universal lessons about what it takes to press for protection of the planet, in countries both wealthy and impoverished.

"Planet or Death!" -- Bolivian President Evo Morales' Courageous Speech at World People's Conference on Climate Change

Roberto Lovato, New America Media. April 22, 2010.

"Without equilibrium between people, there will be no equilibrium between humans and nature."

Latin America Changes: Hunger Strikes in Bolivia, Summits in the Caribbean

Benjamin Dangl, AlterNet. April 16, 2009.

This weekend's summit, where Obama and Chavez will shake hands for the first time, might offer some glimpses into the region's future.

Massive Political Upheaval in Bolivia Signals the Decline of U.S. Influence in Latin America

Benjamin Dangl, AlterNet. October 24, 2008.

After months of street battles, the Bolivian Congress ratified a new draft of the country's constitution.

Is a U.S.-Approved Coup Under Way in Bolivia?

Benjamin Dangl, AlterNet. September 23, 2008.

Bolivian President Evo Morales announces that a coup d'etat by right-wing regional governors is under way.

A Matter of Morals, Not Morales: Respect Bolivia's Democracy!

Olivia Burlingame Goumbri, AlterNet. September 13, 2008.

Yet again, the United States appears to be siding with violent right-wing elements to undermine a Latin American democracy.

Total Recall in Bolivia: Divided Nation Faces Historic Vote

Benjamin Dangl, AlterNet. July 30, 2008.

Bolivia's president, vice president and eight of nine departmental governors are the subject of an upcoming recall vote.

It's U.S. Supported Colombia's Uribe Who Sounds like the Latin American Dictator

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. April 26, 2008.

With a remarkable interview with Ecuador's Raphael Correa. You won't read anything like it in your local paper.

Bush Spending U.S. Tax Dollars to Foment Unrest in Bolivia

Benjamin Dangl, The Progressive. March 10, 2008.

Documents show that Washington is backing Right-wing opposition to Bolivia's democratic reforms.

Is Washington Undermining Democracy in Bolivia?

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. February 16, 2008.

Bolivian officials say Washington is trying to destabilize and even topple their democratic government.

Latin America News Coverage: Half the Story Is Worse Than None

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. February 1, 2008.

Those who follow the commercial media's coverage of Latin America can end up with less understanding than those who ignore it.

The U.S. 'War on Drugs' Is an Assault on South America’s Poorest

Benjamin Dangl, AKPress. April 12, 2007.

Cocaine may be considered a scourge in America's cities, but in the Andes, the plant from which it's derived is a way of life that provides food, shelter, healthcare and education.