Bolivian Mining 101

This chart is from La Razon, August 16, 2011. It reflects the evolution of the Bolivian mining activities during the first semester 2011. There is more revenue from minerals exported, and it is because of the higher prices, volumes remain more or less the same, said some analysts. On the left side of the chart, there…

Bolivian turmoil status: El Alto; Potosi; Tarija; Airports

El Alto: PAT channel reported early this morning that last night, El Alto leaders have met with some government officials and will consult their “bases” today around 10:00 am. They will decide if they go at 16:00 hours to meet with the government. In the meantime blockade continues for the remaining of this morning. Potosi:…

Bolivian TIPNIS walk; Aug 16, 06:50 am UPDATE

TIPNIS protest march has covered yesterday 17 kilometers. It is the VIII march (8th) for “territory and dignity.” While other sectors are “negotiating” their demands with the government, TIPNIS along with CIDOB, CONAMAQ said will only talk with current Bolivian president, and he said will not talk to them. So the protest walk will continue…