ANF reports in El Deber: Drought wreaks havoc in Bermejo municipality The sugar cane and citrus are the most affected, according to a technical report in that municipality The technicians of the National Institute of Farming and Forestry Innovation, Civil Defense, the Governor of Tarija, the Vice Ministry of water resources and technicians from the…
Month: August 2013
Bolivia’s independence day and how our economics was back then…
On this special day for all of us, I thought there is no better homage than to share Fundacion Milenio’s wonderful work: The economic situation in Bolivia in its creation: August 6, 1825 What was the situation of the Bolivian economy on August 6, 1825? Once created the Republic of Bolívar, to then be called…
Ego at its best… just like the old dictatorial regimes… meet the “leader”
This is from El Deber, August 4, 2013: It clearly displays a mandatory order to Bolivian media, to broadcast the effusive and “wisdom-like” speech of current Bolivian president… or else… To listen Castro, Chavez and now Morales spread their sapience is nothing more than a cult to their egos… I remember when there were military…
Tarija environment in jeopardy: Tariquia under threat!
I visited Tariquia over 16 years ago and was marveled by its wonders, I am sad and disappointed to learn that is under threat… ERBOL reports in http://www.hoybolivia.com: Loggers invade and settlers threaten Tariquia national reserve The head for the protection of the national reserve of Flora and Fauna [wildlife] Tariquia of the Department of…
Moxos recognized as cultural heritage of humanity!
Adhemar Manjon reports from San Ignacio De Moxos for El Deber: THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT The culture of the Moxeño lives in their main holiday An authentic celebration occurred yesterday [7/30/13] in San Ignacio de Moxos, with the beginning of the Ichapekene Piesta, the greater celebration of the people, which today, will be declared cultural heritage…
WORST mishap of current Bolivian government: The 2012 Census’ results…!?
It didn’t matter how late the results came exposed, took longer than before, when we didn’t have the technology we have nowadays. Back in January 2013, current president gave preliminary figures and on July 31, 2013, results showed over 350K people missing???!!! How could this be possible? The same census with two results: http://www.eldeber.com.bo/datos-oficiales-del-censo-santa-cruz-queda-en-segundo-lugar/130731082700 A…
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