ANF reports in Pagina Siete: ANP praises resolution on freedom on the web The National Press Association of Bolivia (ANP) expressed satisfaction with the resolution of the United Nations (UN) on the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet. Also, stressed the reaffirmation of the principles proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of…
Month: July 2016
The Bolivian Incentives’ Act is certainly not for real and unattractive!
Pagina Siete reports: They claim that the Incentives’ Act is not attractive The 767 Promotion Law for Investment in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation is not “very” attractive to attract foreign investment to the country, said CEDLA researcher, Carlos Arze. “There are many ways by which foreign investment is determined, Incentives Act seems to be not…
The entrance of the Virgen del Carmen in pictures
Pagina Siete reports: The entrance of the Virgen del Carmen in pictures Today in the morning, after a procession led by the mayor of El Alto, Soledad Chapetón, began the traditional parade in devotion to the Virgen del Carmen. . . The July 16 neighborhood, dressed their finery to welcome the more than 15,000 dancers….
Javier Muguertegui at physics international event
El Diario reports: Student at physics international event Javier Muguértegui will be the only Bolivian student who will participate in the “47th International Physics Olympiad IPHO 2016” from July 11 to 17 in Zurich-Switzerland. This student won the gold medal at the 5th Scientific Student Olympiad; after a qualifying between 13 medalists in the Physical…
Argentina’s YPF inks deal to explore for gas in Bolivia
EFE reports in Latino Fox News: Argentina’s YPF inks deal to explore for gas in Bolivia SANTA CRUZ – Argentine state-controlled energy company YPF signed an agreement Wednesday with Bolivian counterpart YPFB to explore an area of eastern Bolivia with potential natural gas reserves totaling 2.7 trillion cubic feet. YPFB CEO Guillermo Acha and YPF’s…
Fitch Downgrades Bolivia’s IDRs to ‘BB-‘; Outlook Stable
CBS 8, Business Wire reports: Fitch Downgrades Bolivia’s IDRs to ‘BB-‘; Outlook Stable Posted: Jul 13, 2016 5:43 PM BOT Updated: Jul 13, 2016 5:43 PM BOT NEW YORK –(BUSINESS WIRE) Fitch Ratings has downgraded Bolivia’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to ‘BB-‘ from ‘BB’. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The…
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