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 extreme low temperatures. MSC has also given a grant of around $10K directly to Potosi Governor.

http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2011/2011-07-12/vernotaahora.php?id=110711165316

Continued snowfall and a meter of snow impedes help by helicopter, so food, fuel, clothes and forage (for the cattle) are going by road.

http://eldia.com.bo/index.php?c=Portada&articulo=La-espesa-nevada-complica-la-ayuda-y-el-rescate-de-personas-en-Potosi&cat=1&pla=3&id_articulo=68064