News Brief: Bolivia Coup Coverage and the Limits of 'Agency' Discourse
Added 2019-11-15 21:14:45 +0000 UTCIn this News Brief, we discuss the battle over whether or not to call what happened in Bolivia a "coup," and the problem with the always popular, slippery evocation of "agency."
Show Notes
The Bolivian Coup Is Not a Coup—Because US Wanted It to Happen
Alan MacLeod | November 11, 2019 | FAIR
Bolivia Is the Latest Successful US-Backed Coup in Latin America
Alan MacLeod | November 12, 2019 | Mint Press
A Few Tips on How to Understand Latin American Coups
Greg Grandin | November 11, 2019 | Jacobin / Twitter
November 16, 2019 | The Economist
Bolivia's interim president's indigenous-free cabinet heightens polarization
Dan Collyns | November 14, 2019 | The Guardian
Your Complete Guide to the N.Y. Times’ Support of U.S.-Backed Coups in Latin America
Adam Johnson | January 29, 2019 | Truthdig
August 15, 1953 | The New York Times
Comments
Thanks so much for this. There have been some smaller media outlets who have correctly called it a coup, but very few that have given useful information. I really appreciate the way you framed this (as you do every show) and not only gave examples of shitty media coverage but also specifically why its important and what the implications are with the differences. Anyway, how much effort you put into Citations Needed really shows and I am always really appreciative. PS, hope you don't mind me sharing this patreon only episode with my dad. I think it's short and concise enough for him to listen to. (i'll just have to increase my monthly support to cover for him 😋) thanks again
Emma & Brian
2019-11-16 07:56:31 +0000 UTC
