Not only the government has remarked yesterday, in the words of current president, the road will be built by cutting in half the TIPNIS. Some groups that are threatening the march, are forcing the protest walk group to stop and give explanations of their resolve. In sum, governmental friendly social groups and the official word points…
Month: September 2011
Potosi “rich mountain” a world emblem is at risk…
Bolivian most visible and recognized emblem around the world, for at least the last 500 years is falling down, because of the indiscriminate and unregulated mining activities: the last recorded submersion of 38 meters of radius and at least 40 meters deep, took place this January close to 4,400 meters above sea level, on top of this mountain. Around…
Current Bolivian president’s duality
The conflict regarding a road that intends to cut in half a protected area, the TIPNIS, has generated a lot of discomfort among environmentalists, and indigenous groups that feel misrepresented and mislead. Current Constitution that gives indigenous people the rights over their own management of their land, is not being honored. This cartoon is from El Diario, portrays…
Bolivian government failed to reach dialogue with TIPNIS protest walk group
El Deber reports in its website, as it was announced the night of August 30, 2011, three ministers flew on August 31, 2011 from La Paz city to San Borja, town which is 22 kilometers away from the place the TIPNIS protest walking group was “waiting.” Government officials failed to convince the indigenous leaders to have the…
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