By Mariela Cossio, Opinion: Toro Toro: a magical destination of caves, waterfalls, and dinosaur footprints The municipality of Toro Toro, located north of Potosí, dazzles visitors with its impressive tourist attractions. This route is 131 kilometers from the city of Cochabamba, representing a journey of approximately two and a half hours along a paved road….
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Senate Repeals Controversial Law Allowing Clearing of 20 Hectares | Senado abroga la polémica Ley que permitía el desmonte de hasta 20 hectáreas
By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: The Senate repealed the third so-called “incendiary” law, Law 741, which allowed the clearing of up to 20 hectares CC senator Andrea Barrientos stated that a new regulation will be drafted, expected by next week, to address any legal gaps left by the repeal of these laws. Land consumed by…
The Libertarian Revolutions of Cochabamba in 1810 and 1811 | Las revoluciones libertarias de 1810 y de 1811 de Cochabamba
By Luis Antezana Ergueta, Alejandro Antezana Salvatierra, El Diario: Part I According to an erroneous teaching of Bolivia’s official history, it is claimed that Cochabamba’s revolution on September 14, 1810, lasted two years and ended on May 27, 1812, the date of the Battle of La Coronilla. This version is incorrect, as that 1810 revolution…
Wildfires: Six cities in the country have air quality ranging from fair to very poor | Incendios forestales: Seis ciudades del país tienen aire entre regular y muy malo
By Omar Pereyra, Eju.tv, from El Deber: There are 53 communities affected by the fires in the country. Santa Cruz recorded the highest peak with 46 emergencies. The smoke forced the suspension of flights and in-person classes Source: eldeber.com.bo The fires are hitting the country harder than ever. The flames are affecting 53 communities across three departments,…
The “imillas skate” from Cochabamba “take over” the New York subway | Las “imillas skate” de Cochabamba “toman” el metro de Nueva York
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: The female skateboarding group performs their art in various U.S. cities and then posts the videos on social media. [click on photos to watch videos] The young women during one of their performances. Photo: imillaSkate on Instagram The female skateboarding group, Imilla Skate, which practices the sport while wearing the…
Masismo and narcotrafficking | Masismo y narcotráfico
By Humberto Vacaflor Ganam, El Dia: Expanding Mafias The Chilean government has identified four border towns with Bolivia that have been taken over by mafias involved in drug trafficking and migrant smuggling. Argentina is also facing similar problems on its border with Bolivia, not to mention the presence of Hezbollah terrorists in Bolivian territory, as…
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