Snowfall continues to cause problems to people inside the area. The military rescued three miners who were inside Samta Elena mine. Military unit is helping people in North and South Lipez Provinces; snowfall area is about 200 by 150 kilometers in width. So far, in South Lipez, around 6,000 people from 15 communities and about 35,000 llamas and…
Category: Business
Sayaquira mine conflict continues
As a follow-up on yesterday’s post, the police force is sending a group of 100 policemen to help control the conflict. It is reported that around 200 people from Ichoca community along with other people from the Fifth Section of the Inquisivi Province in La Paz, are still in the vicinity and conflict could escalate….
One dead, Sayaquira failed takeover
In Jun 9th, an attempt to takeover mine Sayaquira caused $400K loss in machinery, goods destroyed and stolen processed tin ores. This problem started in April 11, 2011. Today, a dead person was reported, as again a mob (around 200 people) wanted to takeover the mine by force. There were around 100 workers with the aid…
Increasing vandalism, anarchy in Bolivia
This cartoon appeared in El Diario on July 12, 2011. Portrays how vandalism, anarchy are taking over Bolivia and how they are destroying our economy and livelihoods. Mining; Exports; Popular Economy and National Economy buildings are being violently stoned, destroyed by individuals/groups identified here as illegal take overs and illegal looters. Certainly, nothing has been done…
Lifted!!! the blockade in La Paz, El Alto
After four tense hours of negotiation, blockade was lifted. Gasoline and diesel will reach gas stations in La Paz and bus transport to Oruro, Cochabamba and beautiful Santa Cruz is restored!! http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2011/2011-07-12/vernotaahora.php?id=110712173239 Gas connections, sewage and potable water will be deployed in the 8th District of El Alto city. http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/nacional/20110712/gobierno-y-vecinos-de-el-alto-firman-acuerdo-que-pone-fin-a_133462_271196.html
UPDATE: snow Potosi; TIPNIS; blockade La Paz
Snow in Potosi: Some Swiss tourist were rescued by the military, they were at the “Ojo de Perdiz” Hotel in the vicinity of Silala. Another undetermined number of Canadian tourists are reported to be stranded by the Red Lagoon, and expected to be rescued soon, too. http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/nacional/20110712/militares-rescatan-a-turistas-suizos-retenidos-por-la-nieve-en-la-zona-del_133457_271185.html TIPNIS: Indigenous groups have decided to go on a protest march from the…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 