Michael Blackmon reports for BuzzFeed: This Bolivian Olympian Crying During The Opening Ceremony Captures The Heart Of The Olympics It’s too much to handle. During the Olympics, there’s no shortage of incredibly touching moments. And this year’s games were no different: As Olympians from Bolivia walked during the Opening Ceremony, José Quintanilla, a swimmer, burst…
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Bolivia: The wild, weird and unadulterated country no one talks about
Ben Groundwater writes for Stuff Destinations: Bolivia: The wild, weird and unadulterated country no one talks about [to watch this video, please use the link down below] Make sure you get a window seat. Because as amazing as Bolivia is, as exciting and exotic and strange as…
Five tourists killed at Bolivia’s famous salt flats after vehicle they were travelling in flipped upside down
John Hutchinson reports for MAINLINE and ASSOCIATED PRESS: Five tourists killed at Bolivia’s famous salt flats after vehicle they were travelling in flipped upside down Three Belgians, one Italian and one Peruvian died in the car accident Three people were also injured, and transported 125 miles to hospital Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt…
How tall Bolivians became over the last 100 years
Excerpts from “Dutch men and Latvian women tallest in world according to 100-year height study” by Kate Wighton, that pertain to Bolivia, follow: The research, led by scientists from Imperial College London and using data from most countries in the world, tracked height among young adult men and women…
Bolivia drugs: Police seize huge cocaine consignment
Reuters reports in BBC News: Bolivia drugs: Police seize huge cocaine consignment Police in Bolivia have seized more than seven tonnes of cocaine which they believe was destined for sale in the United States. The drugs were hidden inside a cargo of mineral ore being carried in lorries along a remote mountain pass leading to…
The 12 faces that will represent Bolivia in Rio 2016
Christian Burgos reports for Los Tiempos: The 12 faces that will represent Bolivia in Rio 2016 12 Bolivian athletes will participate in the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and will test their years of training and hard work in the world’s most important sports competition. Los Tiempos interviewed the Bolivian delegation that will represent Bolivia….
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