InSight Crime reports: Bolivia President’s Ex-Girlfriend Accused of Leading Mafia Written by Sam Tabory Government officials in Bolivia have accused the former mistress of President Evo Morales of corruption, extortion and racketeering, as Bolivia becomes the latest country to see cracks in the impunity enjoyed by Latin American elites. Minister for the Presidency Juan Ramón…
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Bolivia’s Controversial Child Labor Law Fails To Protect Children
Parent Herald reports: Bolivia’s Controversial Child Labor Law Fails To Protect Children By Nicole Earll In Bolivia, the government passed a child labor legislation that enabled children aged 10 and above to work legally. Two years after it was approved, is the law living up to its purpose? In 2014, Bolivia passed the controversial law…
Quitachiyú is a fruit rich in vitamin C
El Deber reports: Quitachiyú is a fruit rich in vitamin C It is common in the yards of homes in the Chaco and the Chiquitania, but especially in the community of San Antonio de Lomerio. May is a time to enjoy the taste of Quitachiyú, a small fruit that has been disappearing from typical market…
Between political instability and authoritarianism in Bolivia
openDemocracy reports: Middle classes in Latin America (6). Between political instability and authoritarianism in Bolivia by DANIEL E. MORENO MORALES A context of economic crisis could send many people back to poverty in Bolivia, fueling a situation of discontent that could bring back the climate of instability and political uncertainty. [for Spanish version, use this…
Bolivian President Evo Morales says Chile’s military base is a threat
BBC News reports: Bolivian President Evo Morales says Chile base is a threat Bolivia’s President Evo Morales has accused neighbouring Chile of threatening his country by establishing a military base close to their border. Mr Morales said the base about 15km (10 miles) from the border was an act of aggression against Bolivia. He said…
Value of Bolivia’s March zinc, silver, copper exports fall on year
S&P Global, Platts, report: Value of Bolivia’s March zinc, silver, copper exports fall on year Lima (Platts)–5 May 2016 953 am EDT/1353 GMT The value of Bolivia’s minerals exports dropped 13% year on year to $377.3 million in March due to declining metals prices and operations closures, the government said Wednesday. Zinc concentrate exports fell…
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