Ambivalence in the speech of government officials is damaging our ability to capture foreign capital investment for years to come. At times, current government attends meetings where they invite foreign capitals to come, at other they attack capitalism and do not enforce the law, allowing for violent take overs and anarchy to rule our businesses…
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TIPNIS courageous group decided not to talk with the gov and will go back to their territory
The TIPNIS IX March has decided! From hoybolivia.com: Indigenous March decides not to dialogue with the Government 10/07/2012 – 12:54:33 La Paz,- The Chairman of the Sub Central of the TIPNIS, Fernando Vargas, reported that the indigenous Peoples of the 9th March determined not to dialogue with the Government and make a peaceful March through…
Bolivians forced to work overseas, continue to send income to their families!
Kudos for those Bolivians out there! People who had to leave their families, young children without the love, care and affection of their parents. It is complicated, hard but it has to be done, as in Bolivia there are fewer jobs available, practically no important investments that can create jobs. From http://www.hoybolivia.com La Paz.- The…
TIPNIS 9th March decided to remain in La Paz, asking for dialogue with current gov
Pagina Siete reports: Despite a harsh cold winter in the seat of Government and the indifference of governmental authorities, the indigenous IX March decided yesterday, to remain in the city of La Paz until the Executive branch of Government meets its demands platform. The leaders said that they expect to “subdue” the “arrogance” of the…
The Castaña (Amazonian walnut) is an export leader!!
It is hard to get an accurate translation of “castaña” in many markets is known as Brazilian Nut (chestnut, walnut, nut), even though most of it comes from Bolivia, mainly from Pando, the portion of that department closer to Beni has its produce handled in medium size cities. In any case, it is a product…
TIPNIS’ international embarrassment due to governmental failure to enforce the Law
It is with great disappointment that I write this post, current Bolivian government stubbornly keeps on denying the rights of the brave indigenous group, who also happen to be the great defenders of our National Parks, our environment. Worldwide, public is annoyed and basically do not understand the Bolivian government behavior. A government which selfishly…
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