The people's revolt south of the border

Evo Morales takes office today as Bolivia’s President. Thus, Bolivia joins the ranks of democratically elected leftist governments in South America that includes Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Peru and Mexico are holding elections this year. They may not be far behind in joining the leftist fold.

The people of South American countries have revolted against failed neoliberal economic policies. This is a good sign to the citizens of the United States who look for change, reform, and relief from those same failed neoliberal policies.

Those who champion unbridled neoliberal policies are now on the defensive to explain why those policies have failed so many people. They also must explain why the people who have suffered from these policies are no longer fooled and have revolted at the ballot box, of all places.