[en] In this chapter, we propose to analyze the development of the external voting issue in the Bolivian political context between 2003 and 2009. Examining the evolution of relations between the Bolivian Government and its diaspora (particularly a er the coming to power of Evo Morales Ayma in 2006), we will demonstrate how the topic has progressively become central within Bolivian politics and how emigrants have played an active part in their own enfranchisement. In particular, we will see how “the process of change” instigated by the Morales government has found an extension among citizens abroad.
Disciplines :
Sociology & social sciences Political science, public administration & international relations
Author, co-author :
Hinojosa Gordonava, Alfonso
Domenech, Eduardo
Lafleur, Jean-Michel ; Université de Liège > Faculté des sciences sociales > Centre d'études de l'ethnicité et des migrations (CEDEM)
Language :
English
Title :
The external voting right of Bolivians abroad: What role for emigrants in regime transformation in their homeland?
Alternative titles :
[fr] Le droit de vote à distance des Boliviens à l'étranger. Quel rôle pour les émigrés dans la transformation démocratique de leur pays d'origine?
Publication date :
2016
Main work title :
Sufragio Transnacional y Extraterritorial Experiencias Comparadas
Main work alternative title :
[en] Transnational and extraterritorial voting. Comparing experiences [fr] Droit de vote transnational et extra-territorial. Expériences comparées
Author, co-author :
Emmerich, Gustavo
Alarcon Olguin, Victor
Publisher :
Insituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos, Mexico, Mexico
