Chile and Brazil Rule Out Drug-Impregnated Timber; Bolivia to Seek Compensation for Damages | Descartan en Chile y Brasil droga impregnada en madera; Bolivia pedirá resarcimiento por daños

By Carlos Corz, Vision 360; Laboratory tests in Chile and Brazil have ruled out the presence of drugs in Bolivian timber exports that had been seized following allegations of narcotics contamination. In June, Chilean authorities confiscated timber shipments, claiming they contained more than 100 tons of drug-infregnated material. The wood was seized because it was…

Dollar Repayments Begin | Comienza la devolución de dólares

By El Dia: Dollar Repayments Begin: Savers Can Withdraw Their Deposits Starting This Wednesday In this first stage, savers with deposits ranging from US$1,001 to US$3,000 will be able to access their funds. This Wednesday, July 15, the repayment of U.S. dollar deposits in the financial system begins. The process launches a gradual schedule that will continue through July…

Tradition and Flavors of La Paz: These Are the Must-Have Dishes During the July Festivities | Tradición y sabores paceños: estos son los platos infaltables durante las Fiestas Julias

By Arely Bautista, Unitel: During the commemoration of the 217th anniversary of La Paz’s independence movement, gastronomy once again takes center stage with flavors that are part of the city’s identity and celebrations Every July 16, La Paz commemorates its liberation movement, and food plays a special role in the festivities. Among the most representative…

It Is Time to React | Ya es hora de reaccionar

By Rolando Morales, Brujula Digital: In this article, I draw attention to the government’s inaction on the economy and suggest several measures it could adopt. Eight months have passed since the new government took office, and we are still waiting for policies that could ease or resolve the current crisis. The government’s passivity is alarming,…