Mining: Bolivia lost the opportunity to produce more when international prices for tin, silver, zinc et al were high. As Pagina Siete reports by comparing the first semester of 2011 with 2010.
http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-09-27/Economia/NoticiaPrincipal/12Pla00127-09-11-P720110927MAR.aspx
Uncontrolled fires: Two new fire sources add to the uncontrolled fire that has been burning for the last 15 days in the Sararenda mountain. There are oil wells there in jeopardy. Fire originated south-west of Camiri; 25 kilometers away from the Guairuy oil camp.
Fexpocruz 2011: Bolivian showcase resulted in $243 million dollars traded during the 10 days the international fair opened in Santa Cruz. There were 2,250 stands displaying industrial machinery/crafts/cattle and consumer goods.
http://www.opinion.com.bo/opinion/articulos/2011/0927/noticias.php?id=26671
Potosi demands: The civic committee of Potosi has decided to re-assume pressures such as strikes and blockades since the central government failed to comply with earlier agreements. Main issue is the border problem with Oruro.
http://www.opinion.com.bo/opinion/articulos/2011/0927/noticias.php?id=26673
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