Current government has changed its tactics, after a pale welcoming of the group of people who want a road to cut the TIPNIS, now they are working in the National Assembly (former Congress) a law that will open up the possibility for such road. In the meantime, public opinion is reflected as follows: This is…
Category: Cochabamba
In Bolivia crime will be reported using Twitter, Facebook and Google Earth
Bolivia has been suffering incredible crime and violence rates, escalating over the last decade. Fortunately, there is a wonderful attempt to help the police do their work. Pagina Siete reports: A virtual platform will allow Bolivian citizenship to denounce crimes over the internet, through a web page or social networks like Facebook and Twitter, thanks…
TIPNIS UPDATE: Bolivian president’s irresponsibility!
The group in favor to cut the TIPNIS in half with a road has finally arrived La Paz, El Deber reports about the irresponsible behavior of current Bolivian president; his actions can only stir anarchy and violence. A government who sanctioned a Law is saying it is up to the alleged players and the living…
TIPNIS fight for their rights continues, January 12, 2012
El Diario issued ANF’s report on an emergency meeting called by CIDOB, regarding the relentless intention to have a road cut the TIPNIS, today’s cartoon from El Diario also portrays the open support to those ‘questioned’ protesters (many have coca plantations and have absolutely nothing to do with the ownership of a national park that…
TIPNIS under siege, January 2012
This cartoon is from El Diario, January 5, 2012. It shows an interview on the current “walk” by those people who want the road to cross over the TIPNIS. People who are no longer advocating the road between Beni and Cochabamba but to cross the TIPNIS! The press asks: “…Mr. Cacique (chief, boss)! tell us,…
TIPNIS and CIDOB start a trial against current Bolivian president
El deber reports about the TIPNIS ongoing fight to protect their territory and to protect a national park which belongs to all of us; for full Spanish article, please use link below: The Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of Bolivia (CIDOB) yesterday announced the start of a responsibility trial to President Evo Morales: for violation of…
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