Governor of Tarija says he will not allow oil exploration in Tariquía

ANF reports for Los Tiempos: The governor of Tarija Adrián Oliva warned today that Tarija will not allow oil exploitation in the Tariquía National Flora and Fauna Reserve, a governmental intention that is questioned by the local community. “The population of the department does not accept the oil exploitation in Tariquía, it will not be…

An Indigenous Nation Battles for Land and Justice in Bolivia

Franz Chavez reports for Inter Press Service News Agency: After a nearly 700-km march that took 41 days, members of the Qhara Qhara nation reach the city of La Paz on Mar. 18 to demand legal changes that would guarantee the land rights of the country’s 36 native peoples. Credit: Gastón Brito/IPS LA PAZ, Apr…

Moscoso reigns at the Bolivia American Iris Grand Slam Open

Edwin Fernadez reports for Los Tiempos: “Wanting is power” reads an old adage that fits exactly the deed of Conrad Moscoso, who won the title of singles in the Bolivia American Iris Grand Slam Open, which lowered the curtain yesterday at the sports complex of Sarco. Reaching this feat was not easy, because the Bolivian…

Bolivian farmers keep crops underground to protect them from extreme weather

Harris Whitbeck reports for America.CGTN: Severe shifts in weather patterns have hit farmers in Bolivia hard. Some are now using the techniques of their ancestors to cope with the climate issues and save crops. Extreme weather conditions have been felt around the world. But for countries facing other challenges such as underdevelopment or poverty, the…

72% believe that there will be fraud in the presidential elections

JC Veliz reports for Pagina Siete: 52% of respondents believe that, regardless of the candidate for which they will vote, Evo Morales will win the elections. 19% say that there will be clean elections. The presidential elections in October will not be clean, that is the perception of 72% of the respondents by Markets and…