El Dia reports from: Study Gustu and Garden of Asia, chosen by Como Sur Como Sur portal, which provides information about the cuisine of South America, released the results of its awards “The Best Of 2014 Como Sur Awards”. There were two categories: at South America and country level, both were awarded to…
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Bolivia is considered a hybrid-regime country
. Which countries in Latin America are the most and least democratic? by Constanza Hola Chamy BBC World [excerpts follow] Latin America “is unable to progress in democratization” and only two countries in the region -Uruguay and Costa Rica qualify as “full democracies” according to a report from The Economist Intelligence Unit (EUI) conducted…
Cochabamba: There will be $362.2 million dollars to double food production
Hoybolivia.com reports from La Opinion: There will be $362.2 million dollars to double food production To overcome the shortfall in food production that has Cochabamba, the Government announced yesterday that it will invest approximately $362.2 million dollars between 2015 and 2020. “We’re going to double food production by about 5 million tons per year,” said the…
BOLIVIAN ELECTRICITY GENERATION CAPACITY REACHED 1,642 Megawatts
La Prensa reports: ELECTRICITY GENERATION CAPACITY REACHED 1,642 Megawatts Hydrocarbons Minister Juan Jose Sosa, reported that electricity generation capacity reached 1,642 megawatts (MW), representing more than 300 MW of reserve. “This is the maximum potential we have to deliver and demand is between 1,250 and 1,300 megawatts.” http://www.laprensa.com.bo/diario/actualidad/economia/20150117/capacidad-de-generacion-electrica-llego-a-1642_64017_106162.html As long as Bolivia continues to use…
Laguna Colorada has the capacity to generate power for 30 years
Hoybolivia.com reports from La Opinion: Laguna Colorada has the capacity to generate power for 30 years The geothermal project that housed the government in the southwestern department of Potosí, at a cost of 4.3 million bolivianos, has the capacity to generate electricity at least for 30 years, said the project manager, Marco Escobar. The power plant…
Former Bolivian Presidents Face Criminal Charges over Privatization
Rebeca Morla reports for PanAmPost: Former Bolivian Presidents Face Criminal Charges over Privatization Chairman Adolfo Mendoza Anticipates High Treason Indictment for Capitalists. The Plurinational Legislative Assembly of Bolivia (ALP) will prosecute Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada (1993-1997 and 2002-2003), Jaime Paz Zamora (1989-1993), and Jorge Quiroga (2001-2002), the three former presidents who privatized public enterprises in…
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