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The first Indigenous president of Bolivia, Evo Morales (Aymara), is in exile in Mexico. He resigned under pressure by the military shortly after he declared himself the victor in a contentious election to his fourth term in office. His supporters are calling it a coup but there are vastly divergent narratives about the situation and what led up to it. The self-appointed interim president is linked to anti-Indigenous comments and has already cracked down on protests calling for Morales’ return. We’ll talk with experts about the Morales’ legacy and the future of Bolivia.
Guests:
Dr. Nick Estes (Lower Brule Sioux) – assistant professor of American Studies at University of New Mexico
Avexnim Cojti (Maya K’iche’) – community media grants program manager for Cultural Survival
Maya Lazzaro (Quechua) – jewelry designer and youth organizer
Break 1 music: Chayantenita (song) Bolivia Manta (artist) A Native American Odyssey Inuit to Inca (album)
Break 2 music: The Legend of Mother Swan (song) The Hu (artist) The Gereg (album)
