Claire Ballentine reports for the Chronicle: DukeEngage announces new program sites, cancels one of them less than two weeks later DukeEngage just set a record for its shortest-running program of all time. On Sept. 29, the service program announced two new sites for Summer 2018—Cape Verde and Bolivia. But less than two weeks later, organizers…
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Bolivian Medicinal Plant Compound Shows Anti-Cancer Stem Cell Activity
Enrico de Lazaro reports for Science News: South American Medicinal Plant Compound Shows Anti-Cancer Stem Cell Activity Damsin, a natural compound isolated from the South American medicinal plant Ambrosia arborescens, has been found to inhibit the growth of cancer stem cells, according to new research. “Cancer stem cells can be considered as the most dangerous…
Will Smith with our very own José André Montaño!
Will Smith had complimented one of our Bolivian artists in FaceBook! Had the pleasure of meeting 12 year old jazz pianist José André yesterday. Formed his first band at 6. Dropped his first CD at 8. Performing for thousands at 12. Don’t let anything or anyone keep you from being everything you’ve ever dreamed. http://www.facebook.com/JoseAndre.bo/videos/835847206558342/…
In Bolivia, when the water dries up, so does the economy
Glen Argan reports for National Catholic Reporter: In Bolivia, when the water dries up, so does the economy An abandoned boat lies several hundred feet from the shore of Lake Poopo in late August, testimony to the disappearance of the lake and the salt flats that remain in Llapallapani, Bolivia. Lake Poopo dried up three…
Bolivian journalist delivers harassment complaint against former manager of state TV to President Evo Morales
Carolina de Assis reports for the Night Center of Journalism in the Americas: Bolivian journalist delivers harassment complaint against former manager of state TV to President Evo Morales Bolivian journalist Yadira Peláez took matters into her own hands after she apparently felt an investigation into her complaint of sexual harassment was going nowhere. On Sept….
TIFF ’17: Violeta Ayala talks access in “Cocaine Prison”
Jessica Mach reports for Real Screen: TIFF ’17: Violeta Ayala talks access in “Cocaine Prison” Violeta Ayala’s latest documentary takes viewers inside one of Bolivia’s most notorious prisons, aiming to bring a new perspective to the war on drugs. Cocaine Prison provides a first-hand account of the foot soldiers affected by the drug trade through a prisoner…
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