Last week I read of the visit of Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez to Bolivia. The reason was a very obvious one and I recalled that last century Argentina did not pay for our gas, in fact they defaulted and unilaterally decided not to pay what they consumed (70s early 80s)… so, what are the implications…
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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…
Absurd negotiation letter from current gov to TIPNIS
This is from El Deber’s website: Indigenous Peoples reject proposal by the Government to a “conditional dialogue” Adolfo Chávez, President of the Confederation of indigenous Peoples of Bolivia (CIDOB), reported that the leadership of the ninth indigenous March in defense of the TIPNIS determined to reject the last call to dialogue by the Government, since…
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…
TIPNIS children and women attacked with tear gas and cold water, winter season in La Paz
Again, current government shows bad timing, arrogance and excessive use of force against children and women of the TIPNIS group. Pagina Siete reported yesterday afternoon on its website: Police repressed with tear gas and water to activists and indigenous people of the TIPNIS Close to 11 a.m. today [July 5, 2012], police launched tear gas…
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