Celebration commences with zampoñas and charangos as flags of Bolivia, Cochabamba, and Suyu Wiphalas undulate in unison. (August 10, 2008)
Two months have passed since el referendum revocatorio overwhelmingly confirmed Evo Morales' popular support. However, the vote also substantiated prefects (governors) of his opposition, proving the complex division within the country. Speaking from his Presidential Palace balcony after his validation, Morales addressed the necessity for political dialogue. With the continued stalemate between MAS supporters and those in favor of autonomy, the movement toward compromise seems logical. Nevertheless, after weeks of blockades, hunger strikes, and violent confrontations, the leaders met in the Cochabamba province to discuss the tenets of the new political constitution, but without agreement.
Itching for action, Evo spoke in front of thousands of MAS supporters in Caracollo at the conception of a week.long march to La Paz. Beginning Monday and hoping to collect thousands more as it covers 200 kilometers through the altiplano, the demonstration will demand that Parliament determine a date for the referendum of Morales' constitution. Meanwhile, the opposition continues to implore that the document does not address their demands for greater autonomy.
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