Analysis Archive - The Dialogue

Evo Morales steps down: “The people of Bolivia took to the streets to defend their democracy, but the military gave Morales the final push.”

Michael Camilleri, director of the Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program at the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with France24 about recent events in Bolivia. Camilleri commented on the military’s role in the ouster of President Evo Morales as well as Morales’ legacy and motivations. He concluded by noting the importance of a peaceful and swift democratic transition towards free and fair elections.

Michael Camilleri

Interviews ˙ Nov 13, 2019 ˙ France24

Uncertainty in Bolivia’s Election

Michael Shifter talks to CGTN’s Frances Kuo about President Morales’s run for a fourth term in Bolivia.

Michael Shifter

Interviews ˙ Oct 21, 2019 ˙ CGTN

How Evo Morales running again — and again — undermines Bolivia’s democracy

On Oct. 20, Bolivian President Evo Morales will go to the polls in search of a fourth term. Victory would extend his time in office to almost two decades, and — depending on how the election goes — could place democracy itself at risk in the Andean country.

Ben Raderstorf, Michael Camilleri

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ Oct 15, 2019 ˙ The Washington Post