January 29, 2025 – Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe)

A young veterinary student assists in a bus birth, saving both baby and mother | Una joven estudiante de veterinaria atiende parto en un bus y salva al bebé y a su madre

By Correo del Sur: The incident took place during a bus journey from Santa Cruz to Sucre; the mother received emergency care upon arrival in the capital and had no complications The baby was wrapped in a blanket during the trip. Photo: Courtesy In the early hours of last Sunday, an unexpected act of bravery…

Açaí harvesters use a patented harness made in Bolivia | Los productores de asaí usan un arnés patentado y hecho en Bolivia

By Mirna Echave, Vision 360: Development and Conservation Safety for climbing and reaching açaí fruits, whether for consumption or trade, prevents people from cutting down these wild palms, helping to preserve them in the Bolivian Amazon. Açaí clusters can weigh up to 18 kilograms, and lowering them from such heights can be dangerous. Photo: Conservación…