January 9, 2026 – Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe)

Criminal groups extort and block different routes across the country | Grupos delincuenciales extorsionan y bloquean diferentes rutas del país

By El Diario: Criminal groups are blocking vehicular traffic, demanding irregular payments for the passage of private vehicles and public transport. This practice affects thousands of citizens and constitutes criminal offenses; therefore, the Bolivian Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office are obliged to act “ex officio,” as established by the Penal Code. Those aligned with…

With the rainy season, the water is already reflecting the sky on this natural wonder of Potosí | Con la época de lluvias, el agua ya refleja el cielo en la maravilla natural potosina

By Rocío Ruíz, El Potosí: THE “MIRROR EFFECT” CAN NOW BE SEEN AT THE SALAR DE UYUNI IN POTOSÍ Social media users share images captured at the salt flat. @thismattexists With the arrival of the rainy season, the Salar de Uyuni is already displaying the “Mirror Effect,” which occurs when rainwater remains on the salt…