By Red Uno de Bolivia: This dish was designed to provide energy to diners and is a fundamental part of the local culture, in addition to being an attraction for visitors seeking authentic flavors. Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates The Yungas region of La Paz is much more than an…
Month: July 2025
La Paz: A City of Altitude, Attitude, and Ambition | Una ciudad de altura, carácter y ambición
By Bolivian Thoughts: On this day, we remember more than just a date on the calendar—we honor the soul of La Paz, a city unlike any other in Bolivia or South America. Perched high in the Andes, defying gravity and logic, La Paz became the seat of government after Sucre, carving its own rebellious path…
“Out-of-place requirement”: Hoteliers question government demand for economic solvency from tourists | “Requisito fuera de lugar”: Hoteleros cuestionan que el Gobierno exija solvencia económica a turistas
By ANF, Eju.tv: The tourism sector stated that the economic crisis is hitting them hard due to the rising cost of basic goods and the fuel shortage. The president of the La Paz Departmental Chamber of Hotels, Helga Cisneros, questioned on Tuesday the government of Luis Arce for imposing “out-of-place requirements” on tourists who want…
Social networks, commerce, and ñeq’e: the entrepreneurial spirit of La Paz doesn’t give up | RRSS, comercio y ñeq’e, el espíritu emprendedor paceño no se rinde
By Jorge Manuel Soruco, Visión 360: On TikTok and Facebook, many people from La Paz are engaged in selling a wide variety of products. Some have started their own businesses to cope with the economic crisis the country is going through. José Poma creates videos on TikTok to promote his product. Photo: José Fernández /…
The decision is ours | Es nuestra la decisión
By Bolivian Thoughts: One month before the presidential elections scheduled for August 17, 2025, Bolivia is going through one of the most complex years in its recent democratic history. There’s a shortage of dollars, fuel has become a luxury item, inflation is hitting hard, and drug trafficking is expanding even in plain sight, taking advantage…
The electoral landscape shows fragmentation and stagnation | El tablero electoral muestra fragmentación y estancamiento
By Vision 360: Analysts see that the electoral landscape shows fragmentation and stagnation The high percentage (over 30%) of those who declared themselves undecided or intend to cast a blank or null vote stands out. A sample of the electoral ballot (reference image). Photo: ABI Political analysts believe that the recent Unitel poll shows a…
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