Early in 2013, and Bolivia continues to scare away private investment!

This is a well-written Editorial from El Diario: Unexpected “nationalization” The unexpected “nationalization” of Elecropaz (La Paz), Elfeo (Oruro), Manager of Empresas S.A. and service company (Edeser), belonging to Iberdrola, with predominant Spanish capitals, comes in addition to previous nationalization of the Transportadora de Electricidad firm, of the same origin, made eight months ago and…

The procedural rules/norms under work for the ‘Dollar Law’

Bolivian citizens and specially those living abroad who are sending remittances to their families back home, must take special attention to this new governmental policy. Ismael Luna Acevedo writes for El Dia: Financial institutions must adapt The procedural rules/norms under work for the ‘Dollar Law’  Money. The State with this standard hopes to have an…

Proud Bolivian representation at the Dakar Railly 2013, starting TODAY!!

For daily followup use this page Dakar Railly 2013 Follows two well-written articles from Los Tiempos and La Razon, about Bolivian participation!! From Los Tiempos: Bolivians are ready to compete in the Dakar Rally Bolivian pilots passed the technical review in the Village Dakar in the Green Coast of Magdalena, Peru, and remained willing to…

Bolivia has a visual identity

David Mamani Cartagena reports for El Deber: EYE-OPENING STUDY Bolivia has a visual identity Paola Campuzano’s three years research, show how Bolivians communicate in art and design Motivated by the completion of her studies of graphic design in Germany, Paola Campuzano, Bolivian artist and designer decided to inquire into the visual identity of the country….

2012 in review

Bolivian Thoughts in an Emerging World likes to thank all of you dear and regarded visitors! I hope to see you again this 2013 and that our country shines and leaves behind all the uncertainty, hatred and resentment of those poor demagogue people. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film…

Tarija is producing top quality ham!!

Alejandra Pau writes for Pagina Siete: Ham, the delight gourmet that Tarija improves every year FLAVORS. The tradition of making ham, which arrived with the Jesuits and Franciscans, was deeply carved in Tarija culture. Ulloa, one of the best-known company reflects the secrets of its flavor. It is a tradition that came with the Jesuits…