Carlos Tornado writes in Pagina Siete: Another economic situation? When Evo Morales rose to power, many analysts said the mismanagement of the economy could get him out of his presidential chair, but nine years passed and the President is firmly seated in power. What happens is that they failed to see that the world economy,…
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What happens with the internet service in Bolivia? A great analysis
From the blog: A Gringo in Bolivia Internet in Bolivia Internet infrastructure in Bolivia is hugely undeveloped and by far the worst in Latin America. Prices are sky high so home connections are out of reach for most of the population. Only 5.4% of Bolivian homes are online compared to the South American average of…
Nuclear? Environmentalists suggest other energy sources for Bolivia
ANF reports in El Diario: Recommend dismiss nuclear energy Environmentalists suggest other energy sources in the country The vice president of the Bolivian Forum on Environment and Development (Fobomade), Patricia Molina, considered unnecessary to build a nuclear reactor to implement it for energy purposes, considering that Bolivia has other options for generating clean energy that…
Speaking of recycling paper… good to know!
Yuri Rios writes in El Diario, 11/25/2014: Speaking of recycling paper The years of reading have its consequence. And I do not mean just reading books but also newspapers or periodicals from local and national circulation, which over time were inexorably accumulating. Sections worthy to be collected as supplements and magazines were retained, while the…
Gas boom in Bolivia brings new wealth — and regrets for a lost opportunity
From The Washington Post: Gas boom in Bolivia brings new wealth — and regrets for a lost opportunity [To watch all 16 photos, please go to the original site, link can be found at the end of this post, thanks] By Nick Miroff, November 14: CARAPARICITO, Bolivia — For most of his life, Oscar Robles…
Why Foreigners Fall for the Evo Morales House of Cards
Roberto Ortiz superbly describes how current ochlocracy is ruling Bolivia: Why Foreigners Fall for the Evo Morales House of Cards Statistics Gloss Over Bolivia’s Lack of Development, Bubble Waiting to Pop Roberto Ortiz November 12, 2014 at 8:14 am Given the expected victory of President Evo Morales, there are many people — in most cases…
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