Saturday, November 25, 2006
Bolivian Justice System Returns to Old Ways
Recently, Evo Morales has been promoting the community based justice system of the native population in Bolivia, which sanctions whipping for offenses. It is returning to popularity due to past sentiments of unjust use of the adopted European system from the rich, and the ineffectiveness of the current system. Three main traditional rules among the communities are "Amu Sua - Don't Steal; Amu Llulla - Don't Lie, and Ama Quella - Don't Be Lazy." For more http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/crossing_continents/6173268.stm.
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