One dead, Sayaquira failed takeover

In Jun 9th, an attempt to takeover mine Sayaquira caused $400K loss in machinery, goods destroyed and stolen processed tin ores. This problem started in April 11, 2011. Today, a dead person was reported, as again a mob (around 200 people) wanted to takeover the mine by force. There were around 100 workers with the aid…

Increasing vandalism, anarchy in Bolivia

This cartoon appeared in El Diario on July 12, 2011. Portrays how vandalism, anarchy are taking over Bolivia and how they are destroying our economy and livelihoods. Mining; Exports; Popular Economy and National Economy buildings are being violently stoned, destroyed by individuals/groups identified here as illegal take overs and illegal looters. Certainly, nothing has been done…