Monday, December 16, 2019

Bolivia’s New US-Backed Interim Gov’t Wastes No Time Privatizing Economy

In case there was ever any doubt that this was a coup intended to make certain "private enterprises" filthy rich by stealing from the people ...

"It has been barely one month since the administration of Jeanine Añez seized power in a military coup in Bolivia, but it has wasted no time in attempting to transform the economy and society. Its latest move is aimed at privatizing the country’s economy. A government spokesperson confirmed the fears of many, claiming that 'I believe the government should reduce its own size' and a protagonistic role should be given to private enterprises. In case that was not clear enough, he emphasized, 'Yes, I’m talking about privatization.' Bolivia’s economy is dependent on its nationalized oil and gas industries."

[read the whole article at MintPressNews.com]

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