Cidob is the Confederation of Indigenous people from the Orient (Eastern) part of Bolivia. They will meet in Trinidad from July 20 to 22; to assess the Tipnis/road issue and decide who to support. The indigenous groups intend to march around August 2nd which was the celebration date for indian people, back when Bolivia was a…
Day: July 19, 2011
Inti shares for sale, positive news for Bolivia!!
Drogueria Inti is a pharmaceutical company who is placing shares in the market. Offers higher interest rates than current time deposit accounts in commercial banks. Interest offered is between 5-6.5% for 5-8 years. 42,420 bonds for a thousand Bolivianos each are now in the market. Current exchange rate is Bs6.9 to the American dollar. http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-07-19/Economia/NoticiaPrincipal/7Eco01-190711.aspx I considered…
Snowfall continues to affect Potosi
Snowfall continues to cause problems to people inside the area. The military rescued three miners who were inside Samta Elena mine. Military unit is helping people in North and South Lipez Provinces; snowfall area is about 200 by 150 kilometers in width. So far, in South Lipez, around 6,000 people from 15 communities and about 35,000 llamas and…
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