El Diario reports: They exceed $1,000 million Opposition warns of new debt “The pace of debt” that the country acquired during this year seriously endangers future generations, said congresswoman Jimena Costa; however, the ruling party believes that this warning does not matter, because the reserves held by the country show otherwise. The lawmaker said that…
Month: August 2015
The decline of socialism in the XXI Century… with Bolivia as NO exception!
Carlos Mejia writes in El Diario: The decline of socialism in the XXI Century When the Cold War and the dichotomy between two antagonistic economic systems capitalism and communism, ended with the disintegration of the Soviet Union and its European satellites were released, caused by internal inconsistencies, capitalism was installed as the global hegemonic system,…
Ombudsman in Bolivia: the Government denies indigenous rights
From hoybolivia.com: Defender: the Government denies indigenous rights 08/12/2015 – 7:26:18 LOS TIEMPOS.- The Ombudsman Rolando Villena, reported yesterday in his report that the Government maintains a vision opposed to the nature of the Plurinational State, denying constitutional rights to indigenous peoples, to which violations are added as disrespect for their lifestyles and predation in…
Bernardino Bilbao Rioja, unsung hero
Jorge Espinoza writes in El Diario: Bernardino Bilbao Rioja, unsung hero Bernardino Bilbao Rioja was a prominent personality in the political-military sphere in Bolivian history. Born in Arampampa, Potosi, May 20, 1895. At 17, he entered the Military Academy of the Army in the city of La Paz, before being awarded a scholarship to Chile,…
Bolivia: Will the President Serve Another Term? … WTH!?
Stratfor analysis: Bolivia: Will the President Serve Another Term? Summary Bolivian President Evo Morales is not even a year into his third term but already appears to be considering a fourth. The government plans to convene a Cabinet meeting in December to discuss whether Morales should try to change the constitution to allow him to…
Jersey City’s Bolivian 2015 parade stuns with colorful costumes
From True Jersey – nj.com: Jersey City’s Bolivian parade stuns with colorful costumes By Ben Shapiro, The Jersey Journal Bolivian culture took center stage Saturday at the 12th annual Bolivian Parade and Festival in Jersey City. In native dress and costumes highlighting the red, yellow and green of the South American nation’s flag, hundreds of…
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