Deforestation and Bolivia holds unfortunate 4th place…

Today, I will introduce Maplecroft, who is the author of the Deforestation Index 2012, from their website: Introducing Maplecroft As the global landscape evolves, it is imperative to navigate, manage and monitor the political, economic, social and environmental risks that affect new growth opportunities for business, especially in emerging markets. Maplecroft’s Global Risks Portfolio and…

Government perceived as weak regarding escalating conflicts…

This cartoon is from El Diario, December 6, 2011. It shows a citizen chained around  blockades, marches, bottlenecks, lost time, traffic cuts, dance rehearsals, strikes. An Angry frustrated Bolivian saying: “..Aren’t there human rights for people who honestly have to work to be able to survive in the country!!” In addition, El Deber captured the…