The movement toward socialism (MAS) in Bolivia: A “sui generis” political party
The movement toward socialism (MAS) in Bolivia: A “sui generis” political party

Summary/Abstract: In December 2005, Evo Morales Ayma arises to the government as candidate of The Movement Toward Socialism – Political Instrument for the Sovereignty of the Peoples (MAS-IPSP). This fact marked the beginning of the change process. Over a million of people from Bolivia were released from their abject poverty. To understand the transformations which have been taken place in this Andean country, it is essential to analyze the movement to socialism. The MAS triumphed at the polls, as a result of popular discontent caused by the failure of the neoliberal system and the discrediting of the traditional parties in Bolivia. This singular political party shows, an unprecedented experience, the mode of political participation through the concept of “political instrument” which questions the classic party structures. Different trends and organizations which conform the indigenous native farm block coexist within the MAS. Its interaction has determined the rhythm and the development of the Bolivian process in the last ten years.

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