Bolivian opposition calls protest against Morales reelection bid

Pulse reports: Bolivia’s opposition on Tuesday [02/19/2019] called for a nationwide protest against President Evo Morales, who plans to stand for a fourth term in office. The protests called for Thursday [02/21/2019] will coincide with the third anniversary of a referendum called by Morales to change the constitution to let him stand for unlimited terms….

The last battle for Bolivia

Luis Gonzalez reports for Pagina Siete: REVIEW The author writes about Álvaro Moscoso’s research work on the government of Pedro Blanco. He points out that it is a book that has a clear and direct prose, and a very careful edition. A revisionist study of official history, tending to discuss commonly accepted criteria and to…

La Paz, Bolivia’s Emerging Wine Destination

Lauren Mowery reports for Winemag.com: From unique restaurants and Bolivian wine to the riveting Andes, La Paz has everything you need for a trip of a lifetime. A Bolivian winemaker describes La Paz as “chaos, color and kitsch.” Indeed, the city bursts with dozens of ethnic groups that intersect over food, culture and dress. It’s the world’s…

Urus offer crafts to support families

El Diario reports: Creative works The frost, the overflow of the Lauca River and the evaporation of Lake Poopó left the inhabitants of the arid land without food         Urus crafts women expose and sell their works of art until today in the artist’s house. The Urus de Chipaya, Llapallapani and Tinta…