What is the TIPNIS state of play? This cartoon that appeared in El Dia, August 19, 2011 illustrates how public opinion and stakeholders view this issue. A bulldozer is going to cross over some signs: “Common Sense”; “Bolivian Constitution”; “Mother Earth -Pachamama”; “Protected Area”; “Indigenous Territory” “Isibori Secure -TIPNIS”

What it should be is what Pagina Siete reported in its website around 13:28 hours today: current Bolivian president may meet TIPNIS leaders in Villa Tunari, taking advantage that both parties are in the vicinity. As reported by Communications Minister, Ivan Canelas; there are some ministers “starting up’ the dialogue and based on that a meeting could take place with the president this afternoon around 15:00 hours.

http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-08-19/Nacional/Destacados/Destacados_023.aspx