(Open Veins) Nick Buxton reflects on an unprecedented and historic victory by Evo Morales and his party MAS in the General Elections on 18 December, and the daunting task they have of meeting peoples' expectations in the coming years.   more »

The big prediction is that Evo Morales will emerge as first in the Presidential race this Sunday (18 December). The thought unnerves the US and various economic interests in Bolivia, but will an Evo government be as radical as its rhetoric suggests?   more »

Bolivia faces ten litigations by multinational companies in the coming year, who argue that the Bolivia Government’s actions on water and gas undermine their investors’ rights protected by Bilateral Investment Treaties. Within Bolivia, lawyers have joined forces with Congressman Wilson Magne to challenge the treaties saying they are unconstitutional. Activists have warned that any attempt to sue Bolivia will lead to massive international campaigns against the multinational companies involved.   more »

Bolivia's basic services regulator, SISAB has invited local auditors Pozo y Asociados to carry out an audit of La Paz/El Alto privatised water utility, AISA. The auditor will carry out an economic, commercial, administrative and technical appraisal of Aisa's performance from 1997 to date.   more »