Bolivia
From the Amazon Basin to the heights of the Andes, Bolivia is a landlocked country that boasts a remarkably diverse array of climates, landscapes, flora and fauna, and other natural features. Thirty-six indigenous nations contribute to Bolivia's rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and histories. The human diversity of this most-indigenous country in South America has made Bolivia an especially grace-filled place to be in relationship.
Bolivia is also the most economically impoverished country in South America, and has struggled to overcome centuries of colonial rule, economic exploitation, and political manipulation. In recent years, social movements representing the rural farmers, urban laborers, and Bolivia's indigenous majority have organized against exploitation and oppression, unleashing significant social and political changes in the country.
Currently in Bolivia….
Bolivia currently has an interim government, following the turmoil of Presidential elections in October, 2019. We will encounter this reality up close during our trip. Please read these various perspectives on the previous Bolivian president, the events of the election and its immediate aftermath, and paths forward. As with all of politics, these perspectives each come from a particular lens, but all are informative of the reality our Bolivian partners are living in.
The Real Story Behind the Bolivia Protests Isn't the One You're Hearing
Evo Morales and the Bolivian Spring
Bolivia: Crisis and Solidarity