Some new pre-electoral polls in Bolivia came out over the last few days, including a new Ipsos poll in today’s La Razón. All the polls make clear that Evo is almost certainly going to win reelection. The only question is whether he will increase his vote share (his “popular mandate”) from 2005 & whether MAS will be able to gain control of the Bolivian Senate (opposition parties currently hold a two-seat advantage).

The weeks are quickly ticking by, and I’ve been focusing mostly on my teaching workload, though trying to transition myself to get some more research, writing, and editing time. Javi’s fever last night meant I lost most of today, though I think I managed to hold some solid ground (K8 let me work this morning; I took him in the afternoon, which is mostly nap time).

I know I’ve been slacking on my Bolivia pre-election coverage. I’m still tuning in, of course (posting regularly to ). But the combination of a hectic teaching/research schedule (some of that’s now relieved) & an upcoming personal revelation (we are pregnant again!) limited my time. Also, not much was really happening. Bolivian elections often resemble Bravo reality shows (and not quality ones like Top Chef, more the Real Housewives variety). So a lot of drama, w/o much substance.