Bolivia, on a yearly, seasonal time, endures floods, road destruction and this government which claims its success and bonanza, has failed over the last nine years to provide adequate infrastructure and response to heavy rain, floods and disaster. The following news reflect our ordeal: From The Telegraph: Floods bring bridge down in Bolivia A bridge…
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Food inflation rose 2% in two months
La Prensa reports: JUBILEE FOUNDATION FOOD ROSE 2% IN TWO MONTHS The first two months of 2015, food prices rose 2%, as estimated by the Jubilee Foundation. The February rate was 0.11% and is lower than those recorded during the previous three months. According to INE, inflation in February was 0.34%; while food prices rose…
ALMOST 2.9 MILLION BOLIVIAN PEOPLE LIVE IN HIGH MOUNTAINS
Mirna Echave reports for La Prensa: PEOPLE INHABIT IN TOWNS LOCATED OVER 3,500 METERS [above sea level] ALMOST 2.9 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE IN HIGH MOUNTAIN The Government made a diagnosis on the mountainous area of Bolivia. In Bolivia, 2.9 million people live at locations above 3,500 meters above sea level, according to the Prime Diagnostic…
We will see how serious is this government with oil exploration!
La Prensa reports: OIL EXPLORATION ADVANCES Hydrocarbons Minister, Luis Alberto Sánchez, reported yesterday [02/28/2015] that oil exploration in the country advances, especially in “the Carohuaicho 8A, 8B and eastern areas, which will invest about $278 million, which will give a boost to hydrocarbon exploration in the country”. [The postal stamps shown below, are from the 60s,…
Drought causes losses in a fifth of soybean crops
El Deber reports: Drought causes losses in a fifth of soybean crops ANAPO reported that of the 600,000 hectares of soybeans, 20% have been lost; there are 40% with affectations and another 40% are in good condition. Demetrio Perez, president of the Association of Producers of Oilseeds and Wheat (ANAPO), confirmed the loss of 120,000…
Latin Grammy Foundation scouts in Bolivia: deadline for applications is March 31st
EFE/Miami reports in Pagina Siete: APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FROM TODAY Latin Grammy Foundation scouts in Bolivia Yesterday [02/26/2015], the institution launched its first scholarship competition, open to music students. The Cultural Foundation, Latin Grammy scouts in Bolivia and 23 other countries of this continent. To that end, the institution announced yesterday [02/26/2015] its first…
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