Some effects of oil at 50 dollars per barrel

Carlos Miranda writes in Pagina Siete, excerpts follow: Some effects of oil at 50 dollars per barrel … “We must not forget that in 2014 the transnational oil companies demanding a higher price on top of 100 dollars/barrel to continue exploring in search of larger reserves, arguing that the costs of operation and taxes had…

Spain sends four of every 10 dollars in remittances to Bolivia

El Diario reports: Spain sends four of every 10 dollars in remittances to the country The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) reported that family remittances received from abroad, from January to August, grew by 1.2%, compared to the similar period of 2014, representing an amount of $767 million dollars. Only in August remittances totaled $97.3…

Scots charity helps Bolivian community get more out of cacao

Ilona Amos reports for  Scots charity helps Bolivian community get more out of cacao EVERYONE loves chocolate. Now a Scottish charity is helping indigenous communities in the Amazon jungle take advantage of the world’s favourite guilty pleasure to safeguard their future and protect the local environment. The cacao that grows wild in Bolivia’s rainforests has…