AP reports in CBS News: American with 121 pounds of gold arrested in Bolivia LA PAZ, BOLIVIA – Bolivian police say they’ve detained a 76-year-old U.S. citizen with more than 121 pounds (55 kilograms) of gold. Anti-narcotics chief Santiago Delgadillo says Robert Agnew Meyer also was found with a small amount of cocaine and several…
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Bolivian Environment in Peril 101: RAINFOREST RAPIDLY CLEARED FOR SUGARCANE
Eduardo Franco reports through Mongabay: EXCLUSIVE: RAINFOREST RAPIDLY CLEARED FOR SUGARCANE IN BOLIVIA Around 1,300 hectares were deforested for sugarcane between 2011 and 2014 in northern Bolivia, with 600 more hectares cleared between July and September 2016. Mongabay Latam reporters flew over the area to investigate the extent of the issue. This story originally appeared…
Why Energy-Rich Bolivia Is Mired In Economic Crisis
Mauricio Rios writes in Worldcrunch: Why Energy-Rich Bolivia Is Mired In Economic Crisis Like other Latin American countries, Bolivia has squandered commodity revenue and failed to make the hard reforms necessary to bolster the economy for the long haul. -Analysis- LA PAZ — People in Bolivia appear to be waiting for everything to fall apart…
Bolivia September inflation 0.45 pct, 12-month rate 3.47 pct
Reuters reports: Bolivia September inflation 0.45 pct, 12-month rate 3.47 pct Oct 6 Bolivian inflation was 0.45 percent in September, bringing the country’s 12-month rate to 3.47 percent, the government’s National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday. Prices of potatoes and chicken rose while the cost of onions, peas, bananas, toilet paper and transportation fell,…
Atix Hotel to open in La Paz, Bolivia
Hospitality Net reports: Atix Hotel to open in La Paz, Bolivia Berlin — As one of the highest cities in the world, La Paz demands its fair share of high style. Opening mid-October in the vibrant Calacoto neighborhood, the 53-room Atix Hotel is not only decked out with artworks by acclaimed Bolivian artistGastón Ugalde, it…
Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo
Food Navigator reports: Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo By Niamh Michail+, 03-Oct-2016 The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and Slow Food have created a logo for mountain foods to ensure producers receive a fair compensation, help consumers make informed choices and protect endangered products. … … ……
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