Current Bolivian government portrays itself as an ‘economics’ expert, shows a large international reserves as if they were the ones who made that happen… the reason why we are doing relatively good in macroeconomic terms are the extraordinary higher international prices of our minerals and natural gas. Not a single job nor a ton of…
Month: July 2012
Why is our soy production blocked? could it be just plain stupidity or is it intentional, somehow?! a 60 day permit? come on!!
J. Carlos Salinas reports from Puerto Aguirre, El Deber news: 50,000 tons of export soy in hindrance Border. Some 25 barges with grain of Bolivian soy are stranded in Puerto Aguirre. The cause is a surprising resolution of the Customs Office which paralyses foreign trade there. Scared. This is how the staff that manages…
Democracy 101: Framework Law of Autonomies overthrows two Governors and 11 Mayors in 2 years
This is very needed article, people must know: El Dia reports, Estefany Claros Aldana: The rule invoking the suspension of two Governors from the opposition Framework Law of Autonomies overthrows 11 mayors in 2 years Process. Ministry of autonomies ensures that the document served to improve the development of autonomy. The “accursed law”. So called,…
Humor? NO! just Bolivian mishaps due to current government’s performance – June 10 to July 21, 2012
Bolivian mishaps due to current government’s performance The following cartoons illustrate last few weeks that crumbled our daily lives: This is from El Diario, June 10, 2012: At that time, we saw YPFB’s President talking with one of his aides. Aide: “…why are spending all these remodeling in the building! … if we lack funds…
Ana Maria Vera and Classic Bolivia Foundation
We are fortunate that Ana Maria Vera decided to stay in Bolivia for a longer period of time. She is pushing for the Classic Bolivia Foundation and to place our country in the international music arena. Pagina Siete reports: In an unforgettable evening, the famous Bolivian-Dutch pianist Ana Maria Vera dazzled El Alto audience with a…
History 101 – Bolivia: Chile invasion consequences
In an attempt to record part of our history, I decided to translate the following article from Guillermo Soto, published in El Diario: Chile, nothing due to Bolivia? As soon as a Forum, event or opportunity is presented, the Chilean authorities repeatedly say that “Chile has no pending litigation with Bolivia”, that “nothing is due…
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