Indigenous Issues: Elections in Bolivia & Politics in the Post-Colonial Era (Lp10102014)

This week, Latin Pulse focuses on the presidential elections and debate over indigenous rights in Bolivia. Evo Morales, Bolivia's popular president runs for a third term in office against Samuel Doria Medina. If Morales wins a third term, what will that mean for diplomacy with the United States? The latter half of the program reflects on the emergence of indigenous rights in Bolivia and how that runs against the trend of suppression of indigenous political power. The news segment covers the disappearance of students in Mexico and the controversy it has caused. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Forrest Hylton of Northwestern University; and Rob Albro of American University. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; and Associate Producer: Gabriela Canchola. The photo is from the Facebook page of President Evo Morales’ re-election campaign and is in the public domain. The program is produced at Webster University: www.webster.edu/