Carlos Valverde is a succesful, well documented journalist. Valverde has radio and TV programs. Current government has exerted some pressure on two TV channels, so he was “asked” to abandon those networks. He currently broadcast his programs from the internet/cable services. His daily radio broadcast from Santa Cruz can also be heard on the net. Valverde’s best…
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Blackouts in Bolivia: buy candles…
This cartoon appeared in El Dia, July 29 , 2011. The vice-minister of hydrocarbons and energy is saying “All is under control, for now.” While in the back you see many candlelight; in other cartoons the shape of his head were more like a light bulb. Bolivia will probably face some cuts in energy in…
Market failures in Bolivia – Keynes or Friedman?
This cartoon appeared today in El Diario. You can see a door (government) opening and a person shouting “probable increase in fuels!” A street vendor looks busy with one sign reading “price increases” and other signs for vegetable prices. In practice and in common life, anytime an opinion leader (in this case government’s officials) “voices”…
Cold weather forecast for Bolivian highlands
The Bolivian Service for Meteorology and Hydrology (SENAMHI) forecast continued cold weather in the Western, highlands of Bolivia until mid August. http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-07-26/Sociedad/Destacados/FRIO.aspx So, if you intend to travel to Oruro, La Paz or beautiful Potosi, please bring warm clothes or buy here precious alpaca clothing from “Millma”, “Angora y Alpaca” “Fotrama” or “Casa Fisher” I…
Bolivian briefs: cocaine; takeovers; TIPNIS; phone interventions
Cocaine: The US Government expressed their concern over the “growing cocaine trade” in Bolivia, such view is part of the new American strategy against transnational criminal organizations. http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-07-26/Nacional/Destacados/37Aldia01-260711.aspx It is frightening to see Bolivia becoming not only coca leaf producers but also being immersed more and more in violent cocaine trafficking. While Colombia is beginning to…
South Korea interested in Bolivian lithium potential
Bolivia holds one of three largest concentrations of lithium in the world. The Uyuni salt lake, which was reported to be seen clearly from the space by an astronaut some time ago, is in the eyes of South Korea. According to the Korean Agency, Yonhap, a mission headed by Lee Sand-deuk, brother of current South Korea President, Lee…
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