In the hopes that Evo and Bolivia's process of transformation will gain new supporters within these communities, I've excerpted and translated a few of key articles from Chapter Two: Principles, Values and Goals of the State. (I'll hopefully get to more of it soon.)
Article 7. Sovereignty resides in the Bolivian people, it is exercised in a direct and delegated way. The functions and attributes of the organs of public power derive from it, through delegation. It is inalienable and indefeasible.
Article 8. I. The state assumes and promotes as ethical and moral principles of pluralist society: ama qhilla, ama llulla, ama suwa (do not be lazy, do not be a liar or a thief), suma qamaña (live well), ñandereko (harmonious life), teko kavi (good life), ivi maraei (land without evil) and qhapaj ñan (path or noble life).
II. The state is based on the values of unity, equality, inclusiveness, dignity, freedom, solidarity, reciprocity, respect, complementarity, harmony, transparency, balance, equal opportunities, social and gender equity in participation, common welfare, responsibility, social justice, distribution and redistribution of goods and social goods, to live well.
Article 9. The following are goals and essential functions of the State, in addition to those established by the Constitution and the law:
1. Constitute a just and harmonious society, founded in decolonization, without discrimination or exploitation, with full social justice to consolidate the multi-identities.
2. Ensure the welfare, development, security and protection and equal dignity of individuals, nations, peoples and communities, and promote mutual respect and intracultural, intercultural and multilingual dialogue.
3. Reaffirm and consolidate the unity of the country, and preserve multi-national diversity as historical and human heritage.
4. Ensure compliance with the principles, values, rights and duties recognized and enshrined in the Constitution.
5. Ensure people's access to education, health and work.
6. Promote and ensure responsible and planned use of natural resources, and promote its industrialization through the development and strengthening of the productive base in its various dimensions and levels, as well as environmental conservation, for the welfare of present and future generations.
Article 10. I. Bolivia is a pacifist country that promotes the culture of peace and the right to peace, and cooperation among peoples of the region and the world, in order to contribute to mutual understanding, to equitable development and the promotion of multiculturalism, with full respect for the sovereignty of states.
II. Bolivia rejects as a solution to disputes and conflicts between states any war of aggression, and reserves the right to self-defense in case of aggression that compromises the independence and integrity of the state.
III. The installation of foreign military bases in Bolivia is prohibited.
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