By Brujula Digital, El Diario: “Restoring the Rule of Law is the First Necessary Measure” During his speech at the Bolivia 360 event at Harvard University, candidate Jaime Dunn delivered a direct criticism of Bolivia’s current economic and political model, stating that the country punishes legality and rewards informality. “That is Bolivia. A system where…
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211 Years Since the Battle of La Florida | 211 años de la batalla de La Florida
By Marcelo Añez Mayer* Ideas Textuales; Eju.tv: As some of you may know, 211 years ago, on May 25, 1814, within the framework of the American War of Independence, a very important battle was fought here in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: the Battle of La Florida. The town of Florida is located about 70 km southeast…
Chuquisaca, cradle of liberty | Chuquisaca, cuna de libertad
Editorial Los Tiempos: Today, May 25, marks the 216th anniversary of the first cry for freedom in the Americas: the Chuquisaca Revolution, when in the streets of the city of Charcas, now Sucre, the process began in 1809 that would culminate 16 years later with the creation of the Republic of Bolivia. This year’s commemoration…
The toborochi in bloom, a symbol that paints Santa Cruz pink | El toborochi en flor, un símbolo que pinta de rosa a Santa Cruz
By Kelin Mollo, El Deber: For decades, all toborochi trees in the region were classified as Ceiba speciosa, native to Argentina; however, a 2024 study published by the Museum of Natural History changed the botanical narrative. Researchers James Arnold Drawer, Juan Carlos Catari, and Alejandro Angulo identified that the most common tree in Santa Cruz is…
From Forgotten Logs to Masterpieces: These Sculptors Create Live Art | De troncos olvidados a obras maestras: así crean arte en vivo estos escultores
By Carolina Galarza Villagran, El Deber: Gustavo Aro polishing his piece | Photo: Carolina Galarza V. Over five days, renowned and emerging sculptors carved live in front of the public, transforming reclaimed wood logs into unique artworks. The exhibition is part of the Wood Carving Symposium at Casa Design Center. Since Monday, the air outside…
The Summit of the Lament on Energy | La Cumbre Energética del lamento
By Francesco Zaratti: The Society of Engineers of Bolivia (SIB) has just organized a three-day “Energy Summit” in Santa Cruz with three axes: hydrocarbons, electricity generation and the economy of lithium, an essential element of electric batteries. The content of the event was essentially technical and scientific, given the level of the assistants. National and…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 