As expected, Bolivia has entered a holiday truce (a cuarto intermedio). No doubt things will heat up again after the New Year. But for now things are simmering down. Let’s hope it stays that way.
Lula seems to have picked the right moment to engage in a diplomatic mission. As a force of the “moderate left” in the region, he has enough gravitas to appeal both to Evo & opposition supporters. He could also pry Bolivia away from Venezuela & into the arms of Brazil. And his country’s hefty investment (US$1 billion) in Bolivia’s energy sector will help, too.
Just in time for everyone to focus on FIFA again.
