Humanosphere reports: Activists: Bolivia needs to do more to stop killings, violence against women BY LISA NIKOLAU The number of women killed in Bolivia is on the rise, but activists say there are plenty of actions the government can and should be taking to combat it. Ninety-four women were killed last year, according to the…
Month: January 2017
Bolivia ranks as fifth Country to Visit this 2017!
From Rough Guides: Top 10 Countries to Visit With annual visitor numbers barely reaching a million, it’s safe to say the world has yet to discover Bolivia. Make 2017 the year you explore one of South America’s most overlooked destinations. Trekking through the astounding biodiversity of the Bolivian Amazon, blazing through the surreal salt flats…
Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017 … to boost tourism?! seems idiotic!
MercoPress reports: Bolivia to charge tourists an entry tax in 2017 Bolivia will charge a US$ 14.5 dollar entry tax to tourists arriving in the country by airplane. The new measure will become effective once there is an agreement with the private sector on the details, Deputy Tourism Minister Joaquín Rodas said. “It will be…
A pipeline suffers ‘puncture’ in Carrasco well
El Deber reports: One duct suffers ‘puncture’ in Carrasco well The villagers fear possible water pollution. YPFB Chaco closed the well and plans to send water 3 DAYS AGO [news states it happened last Wednesday, December 28, 2016] A collection line for the Carrasco 9 well at the YPFB Chaco Carrasco plant suffered a ‘puncture’…
Suany Martinez becomes maiden Bolivian woman to compete in Dakar race
IANS reports in Syfy: Suany Martinez becomes maiden Bolivian woman to compete in Dakar race Asuncion (Paraguay), Jan 2 (IANS) Driver Suany Martinez will on Monday become the first Bolivian woman to compete in the Dakar race, thus fulfilling one of her “dreams” on board a Can-Am quad motorcycle. “For now, I’m calm. But when…
Dam overflows in boliva and swamps Caracoles town
Reuters reports via 9News: Dam overflows in Bolivia and swamps town Hundreds of Bolivians in the small community of Caracoles, 248 km from the capital city of La Paz, were evacuated after heavy floods and mudslides destroyed 85 houses. [to watch video, please use link below] Authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday and…
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