Bolivia deals
Evo Morales finally has some good news, as he is making deals with both
Citing Brazilian diplomats, the Reuters article frames the Brazilian move as a way to re-establish
As I read the story, I wondered whether it would have any impact on the current political crisis. It could serve to enhance Morales’ stature, as he demonstrates that a) he can act as a statesman; and b) that nationalization did not mean an end to foreign investment. On the other hand, it has no impact on his overall effort to centralize power and the resistance to it.
UPDATE: Thanks to my student Chris for pointing out that Bolivia is also negotiating a $2 billion gas exploration deal with Russia's Gazprom.
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I also think this could be a positive development. Lula & Bachelet could be moderating influences (especially Lula) on Evo & help bring the country out of the Venezuelan influence. This might also help w/ the regionalism, since many in Santa Cruz tend to gravitate towards Brazilian interests (at various historical moments, section of the eastern lowlands have sought to join Brazil, such as the Acre secession in 1899).
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