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:…
Month: August 2011
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…
Brazil’s role in the Bolivian TIPNIS road…
This cartoon from El Dia (Aug 4, 2011) illustrates how Brazil is perceived as an advocate, financer of the road that intends to go through the TIPNIS. Today August 15, 2011, La Prensa reported that around 500 people gathered in front of the Brazilian Embassy in La Paz and shouted and sang choruses against that…
TIPNIS walk; El Alto blockade Aug 15, 13:45 hour UPDATE
TIPNIS Los Tiempos reports 500 people initiating the protest march, from Trinidad to La Paz. The group is composed of people from: yukis, yuracarés, mojeños, guaraníes, chimanes and some from the highlands; group intends to arrive La Paz after a 33 day walk. Group said they will not dialogue with anyone from the government, only the Bolivian…
Bolivia’s “got milk?” program
According to current minister of Productive Development and Plural Economy, Teresa Morales, reported to Los Tiempos that milk in Bolivia is produced at 60% of their existing capacity. Because of that the government will reduce the export of milk in order to improve internal consumption and will reduce its market price and will increase the tax…
Bolivian government is facing six conflicts, Aug 15, 2011
Yesterday’s post outlined three major conflicts that current government will face starting August 15, 2011. Today, Pagina Siete has this chart, with three more conflicts that will damage our economy, businesses and daily lives: Achacachi: The most conflicting rural area in La Paz, is opposing to the relocation of the Tupak Katari University, from Warisata…
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