The Washington Post has published the following article, which outlines best what is going on in Bolivia… Bolivian migrants ride out hard times By Emily Alpert, Published: November 18, 2011 (look at the link below to see the pictures) CLIZA, Bolivia — Everything seems to be under construction in this town in central Bolivia. McMansions…
Day: November 19, 2011
Our Kaa-Iya National Park is in PERIL
I visited the Kaa-Iya (this article writes Caa Iya, but i changed it to Kaa-Iya as that was the way the Izoceno leaders taught me) at least three times and was always amazed with the ecosystem and the people, the Izocenos are friendly, proud individuals. Kaa-Iya is located in the Chaco region, which we share with Paraguay and Argentina; this beautiful park…
Government official from the Ministry of Cultures caught with drugs
The special combat force against drug trafficking (FELCN) seized last weekend in El Alto international airport, an official from the Ministry of Cultures was apprehended carrying 28 grams of marijuana, according to police sources. This occurred on Sunday, November 13 when Paola Rivas, head of the unit for the coordination of departmental councils for culture, dependent of the Ministry of Cultures,…
Cochabamba tornado UPDATE Nov/19/2011
Los Tiempos reports today about the tornado that hit Cochabamba on 11/16/11. The photo shows repairing works in Pucara – taken by José Rocha Los Tiempos. The tornado that swept roofs and walls of 20 houses was FO category, according to the Fujita scale, which reached a tangential velocity of 100 to 140 kilometers per hour, reported yesterday AASANA chief meteorologist, Jorge…
How to handle inflation, subsidies? November Bolivian Economics 101
Certainly not the way current Bolivian government is doing, if you don’t believe, just take a look at these: This cartoon is from El Diario (11/09/11). Two of the most powerful and yet visible for now political leaders of the MAS, are engaged in a conversation: “…We have allowed entry of 100 thousand vehicles to the country..!…
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