Today, Pedro Rivero Mercado, major shareholder and Director for the largest Santa Cruz newspaper was accused for “illicit enrichment”. Rivero is a well-regarded, respected journalist nationwide; he was subpoenaed and will have to obey the edict he was given. Journalists in Santa Cruz will march on Monday, to protest for this accusation. More about this, as it…
Day: July 29, 2011
Bolivian important web site: Carlos Valverde
Carlos Valverde is a succesful, well documented journalist. Valverde has radio and TV programs. Current government has exerted some pressure on two TV channels, so he was “asked” to abandon those networks. He currently broadcast his programs from the internet/cable services. His daily radio broadcast from Santa Cruz can also be heard on the net. Valverde’s best…
Blackouts in Bolivia: buy candles…
This cartoon appeared in El Dia, July 29 , 2011. The vice-minister of hydrocarbons and energy is saying “All is under control, for now.” While in the back you see many candlelight; in other cartoons the shape of his head were more like a light bulb. Bolivia will probably face some cuts in energy in…
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