Today the Minister of the Presidency, Carlos Romero accused some TIPNIS leaders for “land and wood trafficking.” As reported by Los Tiempos in its website at 14:21 hours today. In his analysis, Romero believes that it is because of those issues that some leaders do not want to engage in full dialogue with the government….
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Bolivian coca growers social status… and political power
This cartoon is from La Prensa, August 21, 2011. Most of the coca growers from the Chapare, Cochabamba used to be working miners from the state-owned mines. Back in the 80s as a result of the low international prices; the cost of production was considerably higher than the international price and so the government had…
Bolivian improvised authorities
This cartoon is from El Diario, Aug 21, 2011. Portrays current president about to fall while stepping in a skate that reads “authorities’ improvisation,” in front of a hole; Bolivian citizens try to warn him while the political affiliates of current party in government just stare, without acknowledging the danger. The worst thing is that…
What happens with the relations USA – Bolivia?
Over a week ago, the Bolivian government said there was only one word that prevented the restoration of diplomatic relations with USA. Today, Pagina Siete reports Foreign Affairs Minister, David Choquehuanca saying that in a few days or weeks the Bolivian government will be in a position to announce when it will be possible to sign the new…
The USG ranks Bolivia as a country “that does not share antiterrorism information”
Los Tiempos website reported on August 18, 2011 at 21:27 hours that: The United States Government (Department of State) ranks Bolivia as a country “that does not share antiterrorism information” The report also ranks Cuba as a country that endorses terrorism, like Siria, Sudan and Iran; this last one is “the most active endorser of…
Bolivian economic and social performance weaknesess
This cartoon appeared in El Diario (8/11/2011). It shows Health Minister taking care of an ill government, in front of the bed you can read “Exertion Weaknesses, Narcotraffick, Corruption, Contraband” La Razon reports official data, as of May 2011 the non-traditional exports (manufactures) dropped by 21% in value and by 39% in volume; while traditional (raw materials) went up by 30% in value,…
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