An interesting article written by Alejandra Sanjines in Los Tiempos: The Bolivian coffee production The production and export of coffee in our country is a topic that deserves attention because it is one of the main generic products that are traded on the world market, whose production is usually done in tropical zones. Currently more…
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More autonomy in Bolivia after the 2012 Census
Roberto Mendez reports for El Dia: In 4 levels you can plan development policies The 2012 census arrives with the demand for more autonomy Analysis. Experts, Government and opponents agree that the results must be interpreted by the central Government, governorates, municipalities and indigenous people. In Bolivia we come tomorrow [Nov/21/12] to the population and…
Are Bolivian subsidies a good and long-run sustainable practice?
Natali Vargas reports for Pagina Siete: Maintains support for fuels, electricity, flour and corn They subsidize 4 products to avoid price increases ANALYSIS specialists argue that the Government should assess the social impact that has on the people these benefits, although they believe that the poor should benefit more. In addition to fuels, the State…
Bolivian Socialism 101: One hundred years of “Socialist” deception in Bolivia
An interesting recollection of the influence and development of socialism in Bolivia, Luis Antezana writes for El Diario: One hundred years of “Socialist” deception in Bolivia From the twenties of the last century, information arriving from Europe about a new ideology offered to put an end to poverty and other ills, as well as the…
What about the 2012 Bolivian population census?
More than ten years ago Bolivia had its last census; questioned as it did not reflect real location of some of its citizens, Santa Cruz alone had over 200K people that weren’t accounted for… this coming November 21, 2012 a national census will take place. El Deber’s editorial [Nov/16/2012] should serve as a reflection and…
Los Parrales Singani from Tarija – Bolivia, conquer the USA!!!
Pagina Siete gives us excellent news! One of our products, Singani is much tastier than Pisco, has received many international awards and is now exporting!! Kudos to Los Parrales Singani and welcome to The Hall of Bolivian Fame. Los Parrales Singani are exported to United States Medals obtained by Singani “Los Parrales” worldwide opened the…
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