Category: Drug war – narcotraffick
Bolivian Mara/Mahogany 101: ‘wood pirates’ log Bolivian national parks
Eduardo Franco Berton reports in Mongabay: Mara (Swietenia macrophylla), also known as big-leaf mahogany, is a threatened tree species found in western South America. Growing up to 50 meters (165 feet) tall, mara trees can live for more than a century. Its wood is sought-after for the production of high-end furniture and can sell for…
The implications of the Cuban-Bolivian Tiff
Scott B. MacDonald reports for The Global Americans: On January 25th Bolivia broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba, with the interim government of President Jeanine Áñez accusing Havana of showing “permanent hostility” toward La Paz. While Bolivia and Cuba are not necessarily significant players in the global economies, the deterioration in relations between the two countries is…
The MAS in the face of shame – El MAS ante la vergüenza
Guillermo Mariaca writes in Pagina Siete: The MAS in the face of shame Evo Morales has fled. Every day that passes keeps running away. Because he has not only fled from defeat; he intends, with his escape, to also escape from shame. Perhaps this statement is an excessive act of generosity (how could a tyrant…
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