Laurence Blair

Laurence Blair is a freelance journalist covering Latin America, especially Bolivia, Paraguay, and the Southern Cone. He reports for outlets including the BBC, The Guardian, The Economist, and the Financial Times, covering politics, organized crime and corruption, the environment, and culture.

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Bolivian President Luis Arce (L) and Bolivian former President (2006-2019) Evo Morales raise their fists during the 26th anniversary celebrations of the ruling Movimientos Al Socialismo (MAS) party, in La Paz, on March 29, 2021. (Photo by AIZAR RALDES / AFP) (Photo by AIZAR RALDES/AFP via Getty Images)

Exministro de Defensa de Bolivia planeaba un segundo golpe usando mercenarios estadounidenses

Laurence Blair, Ryan Grim

- Jun. 18, 2021

Grabaciones de llamadas telefónicas y correos filtrados revelan que un alto funcionario boliviano había planificado usar tropas extranjeras para bloquear el regreso del partido MAS al poder.

Bolivian Ex-Minister of Defense Plotted a Second Coup Using U.S. Mercenaries

Laurence Blair, Ryan Grim

- Jun. 17, 2021

Leaked phone recordings and emails reveal a top official was prepared to use foreign troops to block Bolivia’s left-wing MAS party from returning to power.

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Exministro de Defensa de Bolivia planeaba un segundo golpe usando mercenarios estadounidenses

Bolivian Ex-Minister of Defense Plotted a Second Coup Using U.S. Mercenaries