Editorial, Los Tiempos: The blockade of public roads as a form of sectoral protest in Bolivia is a pressure tactic that—due to its frequency, the manner in which it is applied, and, in some cases, the reasons behind it—seems to deviate from the legitimate right that justifies it. This is even more evident when such…
Category: Cochabamba
Illegal Jaguar Hunting | Caza ilegal de jaguares
By Iván Paredes, Nómadas; Opinion: Illegal Jaguar Hunting in Bolivia; Argentine Company Offered Packages of up to $50,000 In Bolivia, Noya organized at least 30 illegal expeditions since the 1980s, focusing on jaguar hunting in protected areas. Illegal Jaguar Hunting in Bolivia Promoted by Argentine Company Caza & Safaris Argentina, which operated in the country…
Restoration of kewiña forests | Restauración de los bosques de kewiña
By Edwin Fernández Rojas, Los Tiempos: Flora. Kewiña, the green heartbeat of the high Andean mountains Residents of Kumara plant kewiña. | Faunagua The tireless reforestation efforts led by Faunagua show no signs of slowing down. In the first week of January, they planted 66,000 kewiña saplings across three communities: Chiaraje, Kumara, and Palca Palca….
From Hunters to Guardians: Communities Strive to Save the Red-Fronted Macaw | De cazadores a guardianes: comunidades luchan por salvar a la paraba frente roja
By NICOLE VARGAS/MONGABAY; Opinión: Through the efforts of indigenous community members, the bird population increased from 807 to 1,160 individuals over 10 years. They installed nesting boxes to improve reproduction and planted food sources for the species. At 62 years old, Simón Pedrazas is learning to use a cellphone to monitor the activity of the…
How will the weather be on New Year’s? | ¿Cómo estará el clima en Año Nuevo?
By Jhovana Cahuasa, Red Uno; Eju.tv: Rain and thunderstorms forecasted in six departments The Senamhi issued a weather report predicting rain with thunderstorms in some departments, while others will experience high temperatures in the early days of 2025. The National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) issued the weather forecast for the beginning of 2025 this…
After the revelation that an “elite group” protects Evo, senator suggests calling in the Army | Tras revelarse que “grupo de élite” protege a Evo, senadora sugiere convocar al Ejército
By Brujula Digital: MAS senator Ana María Castillo suggested calling in the Army to enforce the laws in Chapare, where an elite group is allegedly protecting former president Evo Morales, who has an outstanding arrest warrant. Arcista Senator Ana María Castillo. Photo: Brújula Digital After it was revealed that former president Evo Morales is being…
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