Dispelling myths about the battle for democracy in Bolivia
By Joseph M. Humire, opinion contributor
After years of watching embattled Nicolás Maduro remain in power in Venezuela, many international observers did not expect Evo Morales to resign as president of Bolivia. But after massive electoral fraud, from top to bottom, Morales's credibility in the country evaporated. To save whatever legitimacy he had left, he sought asylum in Mexico, where he apparently has begun a political propaganda campaign to confuse the international community about what's really going on in Bolivia.
It's working. False narratives are weaving their way into the public's conscience and have even fooled some U.S. politicians. But for those who pay close attention to Bolivia, it's important to set the record straight and ensure that these false narratives are debunked.
Here are the top five false narratives of the ongoing crisis in Bolivia:
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I may be the main one here, concerned about this and the people calling this a Coup, usually, I'd say young socialist types in North America and Europe but I think the argument is pretty darn tiring.
