By Cecilia Lanza, El Deber: Does it sound familiar? Imagine how familiar it sounds to me, living in Cochabamba. “Steals, but gets things done” is not just cynicism: it is a moral transaction that involves all of us. Plain and simple: “I accept corruption if I get something in return.” From a public work that…
Month: April 2026
The deepest limit to development in Bolivia: its institutions | El límite más profundo del desarrollo en Bolivia, sus instituciones
By Oscar Antezana: Throughout this series we have explored different dimensions of economic development in Bolivia: the false dilemma between state and market, the persistent illusion of “miracle resources,” the accumulation of directionless projects, and the need to project a strategy beyond borders. The diagnosis seems clear: Bolivia does not lack opportunities; it lacks a…
Restoration Boost for Altiplano Masterpiece | Impulso a la joya del Altiplano
By Vision 360: The “Sistine Chapel of the Altiplano” will be restored with more than $66,000 from a U.S. cultural fund Restoration experts will carry out a comprehensive analysis of the temple’s current condition, including detailed photographic documentation, damage assessment, and a review of previous interventions. The church and its murals; Tuesday’s event, attended by…
Bolivian specialty coffee: in the shadow of its mountains and mines | Café de especialidad boliviano: a la sombra de sus montañas y socavones
By Fadrique Iglesias, Brujula Digital: Bolivia is emerging as a small but promising player in the global specialty coffee market. The sector’s growth is opening opportunities for producers, baristas, and new urban economies. Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash When the Iturralde family acquired a plot behind the Mururata snow-capped peak, nearly 6,000 meters high, they aimed to make…
YPFB at a Breaking Point | YPFB al borde del colapso
By Cadena A, Eju.tv: Former Minister Ríos Urges Changes in YPFB and Warns It Is a “Time Bomb” Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos stated that YPFB can no longer continue under its current model and said it must be transformed into a competitive company. Former Hydrocarbons Minister Álvaro Ríos warned that Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos…
Tiwanaku: Las ruinas antiguas de Bolivia reveladas en la guía 2026 | Bolivia’s Ancient Ruins Unveiled in 2026 Guide
Por Ad Hoc News: A fecha del 20 de abril de 2026, las piedras bañadas por el sol de Tiwanaku, en el Altiplano boliviano, revelan secretos de un imperio preincaico que dio forma a Sudamérica. Viajeros estadounidenses desde centros como Miami y Los Ángeles están descubriendo esta joya de UNESCO cerca del Lago Titicaca, perfecta para aventuras históricas profundas….
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 