The New York Times on Bolivia

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An article from the NY Times on Bolivia, its situation and its leaders.

Vice President Álvaro García Linera could not have been more explicit in a fiery speech last week calling on Bolivia’s indigenous groups to defend the government “with your chest, with your hand, with your Mauser.”

Mr. García Linera, an urbane sociologist normally known for his moderating influence, promptly apologized and said his comments had been misinterpreted. But his remarks underlined the heightening tension that is once again threatening to tip this Andean nation into turmoil.