This cartoon is from El Diario, Aug 21, 2011. Portrays current president about to fall while stepping in a skate that reads “authorities’ improvisation,” in front of a hole; Bolivian citizens try to warn him while the political affiliates of current party in government just stare, without acknowledging the danger. The worst thing is that…
Month: August 2011
What happens with the relations USA – Bolivia?
Over a week ago, the Bolivian government said there was only one word that prevented the restoration of diplomatic relations with USA. Today, Pagina Siete reports Foreign Affairs Minister, David Choquehuanca saying that in a few days or weeks the Bolivian government will be in a position to announce when it will be possible to sign the new…
Bolivian proactive private sector!! no need for blackouts!
Bolivian neighborhoods in most cities have been facing blackouts in the last week or so. Lack of investment in the expansion of current electricity supply; and problems on existing generators due to lack of appropriate maintenance are the sources of the problem. In Santa Cruz there have been proposals to shift the hour starting this coming Spring (around Sep…
TIPNIS: No dialogue in San Ignacio de Moxos – 19:58 hrs
UNITEL and PAT news report tonight that the indigenous group marching towards La Paz, has arrived San Ignacio de Moxos. The other end of the questioned road from Villa Tunari. The group as was entering this town was verbally attacked by a group of individuals who were favoring the road to cut in half the…
TIPNIS, what is and what it should be…
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…
Bolivian economics 101; August 19, 2011: REVISED
Today Pagina Siete apologized for the information provided regarding the expenditures of the nine departments. The following link states at its bottom that they made a mistake in reporting figures as 2011 when they were 2001. So initial information provided at my post yesterday “Bolivian economics 101; August 18, 2011” is hereby revised in its first part,…
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