Day: July 12, 2011

Lifted!!! the blockade in La Paz, El Alto

After four tense hours of negotiation, blockade was lifted. Gasoline and diesel will reach gas stations in La Paz and bus transport to Oruro, Cochabamba and beautiful Santa Cruz is restored!! http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2011/2011-07-12/vernotaahora.php?id=110712173239 Gas connections, sewage and potable water will be deployed in the 8th District of El Alto city. http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/nacional/20110712/gobierno-y-vecinos-de-el-alto-firman-acuerdo-que-pone-fin-a_133462_271196.html

UPDATE: snow Potosi; TIPNIS; blockade La Paz

Snow in Potosi: Some Swiss tourist were rescued by the military, they were at the “Ojo de Perdiz” Hotel in the vicinity of Silala. Another undetermined number of Canadian tourists are reported to be stranded by the Red Lagoon, and expected to be rescued soon, too. http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/nacional/20110712/militares-rescatan-a-turistas-suizos-retenidos-por-la-nieve-en-la-zona-del_133457_271185.html TIPNIS: Indigenous groups have decided to go on a protest march from the…

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Road blockade in La Paz, update as of 14:06 7/12/11

Little is known about the ongoing negotiations between the government and El Alto neighbors. So far, transit to/from La Paz to Oruro et al, is impeded. Right before the TV went without signal, a report from Unitel informed that there is beginning of shortage in gasoline and diesel in La Paz gas stations, as the blockade also…

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Snowfall developments: Potosi, 15 families rescued

Around the red lagoon, 15 or so families were rescued. Sites: Quetena Chico, Quetena Grande, and Red Lagoon received assistance; now aid is going to the Green Lagoon. http://www.eldiario.net/ Under Corporate Social Responsibility, Minera San Cristonal which is the largest silver, zinc mine of Bolivia; has deployed heavy road equipment to help those isolated communities by the snow and…

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