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,…
Month: November 2011
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..!…
Bolivian government rejects FTA with USA
In the words of current Bolivian Foreign Minister, David Choquehuanca, Bolivia would never embark in a Free Trade Agreement with the USA. He compared Bolivia riding a horse and the USA flying an airplane if such FTA would be signed. Choquehuanca is famous for recommending children to drink coca instead of milk; and another opinion:…
Briefs: Margarita gas field; crafts; electricity prices
Margarita gas field: Yesterday in La Paz, Chuquisaca and Tarija walked out the meeting without solution. For details, see link: https://bolivianthoughts.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/campo-margarita-royalties-issue-between-chuquisaca-and-tarija/ La Razon reports: After a lengthy meeting with energy sector officials, representatives of both departments left the central office facilities of YPFB in the city of La Paz, but not before ratifying and insisting on their…
Unusual tornado hits Cochabamba??!
I lived in the midwest, USA where tornadoes are a part of their lives; unlike people from Cochabamba who were surprised by a micro tornado. La Razon reports today, for more photographs and full Spanish article, please go to the link below: Wednesday’s (11/16/11) event was the first phenomenon of this kind recorded in the valley, but chances…
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