Editorial, El Dia: In Bolivia, two very different ways of understanding work, wealth, and time coexist. This is not a cultural or regionalist debate in any superficial sense; it is a profound difference in business models. On one side, there is the short-term extractive model, shaped by the logic of the lucky break. On the…
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Flash floods and river floods | Turbiones y crecidas en los ríos
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Rising waters of the Piraí and Río Grande rivers put Santa Cruz on alert Authorities detected the formation of turbions, so they remain on alert for possible flooding and flash floods. A turbion in the Piraí River. Photo: Red Uno Authorities in Santa Cruz are on alert due to the…
Unity against populism | Unidad frente al populismo
By Baldwin Montero, Vision 360: Lupo calls for unity in the face of the onslaught by the “mafias” seeking to return to power and the “new populists” “We see populists who only look at their own navel, who seek to cause harm with lies and throw obstacles in the way,” warned the Minister of the…
How much does it take to prepare a picana? | ¿Cuánto se necesita para preparar una picana?
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Christmas For 12 people, it can cost close to Bs 1,000 Butchers at food markets believe that this year picana will be a more expensive option than, say, oven-roasted suckling pig, especially if the dish includes pieces of beef and lamb, currently the most expensive meats. A plate of picana. PHOTO:…
Just Beginning: Putting One’s Shoulder to the Wheel | Recién empieza: a poner el hombro
By Oscar Antezana, El Día: “In Bolivia, governability also has an aspect that is directly related to citizenship… I suggest, Mr. President, that from the very first minute of November 8 a massive and permanent awareness campaign be designed and implemented regarding our forgotten values—such as honesty, punctuality, keeping one’s word, effort, and compliance with…
Toys, Gold and Accusations | Juguetes, oro y acusaciones
By Erbol: Reveals he warned him it was a crime Soliz accuses Lara of receiving toys from Chinese gold traffickers The former official pointed to Lara for receiving handouts from traffickers. Former Vice Presidency official Jaime Soliz stated this Tuesday that Edmand Lara has received toys to give away from Chinese gold traffickers, despite having…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 