El Dia reports: Government Report Potosi 30 thousand cubic meters of waste in the Pilcomayo Pollution. Within 10 years, people will begin to feel the effects on their nervous and respiratory system. The governor of the department of Potosi, Felix Gonzales revealed that 30 thousand cubic meters of mine waste were dumped in the waters…
Month: July 2014
Boliviana, a pioneer in the export of alpaca clothes for dogs
I welcome Paola Zapana to The Hall of Bolivian Fame! Tatiana Sanabria reports for Pagina Siete: Boliviana, a pioneer in the export of alpaca clothes for dogs Paola Zapana PUG Pet Fashion launched in 2005, inspired by her “daughter” Daisy, to sell to the U.S. and Europe. The softness of alpaca wool and colorful design…
The new dwarf anta [tapir] may be Bolivian ‘flagship species’
Javier Mendez reports for El Deber: NATURE The new dwarf anta [tapir] may be Bolivian ‘flagship species’ Two biologists that reported their presence indicate that [this dwarf anta] revalues the forests of our country. There are reports of new species of dolphin, another monkey and a rodent Last year, the Journal of Mammalogy spread shocking…
IBCE suggests an integral control on smuggled “chutos” cars
Pagina Siete reports: MOVEMENT IN PROVINCES IBCE suggests an integral control on smuggled “chutos” cars Avoid gasoline sales and reward those who expose illegalities says. The Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE) and analyst Alberto Bonadona suggest a comprehensive control, both to prevent the entry of smuggled [chutos] cars as well as fuel sales and…
Bolivian savings and interests earned
Juan Carlos Salinas reports for El Deber: Some banks exceed interest rate for savers In banks consulted, the new rate for depositors still does not apply. There are financial products that are above those indicated by the government decree. On a tour of the financial district of the capital Santa Cruz, it was found that…
Why a Professional Association needs to remain apolitical
It was certainly a surprise that the current Board of the Economist Association of Santa Cruz had given a “recognition” to the coca-grower leader who also functions as current president of Bolivia. Here goes attached, a necessary response to the attempt to “justify” the current president of the Economists’ disclaimer/defense. No Association of Professionals should…
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