Winds of change blowing hot

Last week’s dramatic gesture by Bolivian President, the indigenous leader Evo Morales, to nationalise his country’s natural gas resources is the latest sign of the winds of change in South America. More countries are abandoning orthodox policies and searching for new ways to achieve social development. 

THE winds of change are blowing strong in South America. While the change has been gradually building in the past few years, it became more evident last week when the new Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the “nationalisation” of the country’s huge natural gas resources.