Susana Seleme writes for El Deber: Induced coma Induced coma is a sedation under medical control to cause loss of consciousness in a seriously ill person. Applies to control anxiety, calming the patient, diminish physical pain, minimize psychological traumas and induce amnesia. Are those the reasons why keeping President Hugo Chávez de Venezuela in that…
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Bolivian Sociology 101: The conservative nature of the doctrines of decolonization
El Dia published this incredibly in-depth analysis of how the indigenous people in Bolivia continue to be played by people who claim to be protectors of mother earth, the socialists of the 21st century and protectors of the coca… The conservative nature of the doctrines of decolonization To understand the theories of decolonization, very popular…
Good sustainable energy news from Cobija, Pando, but the government…?!
Carlos Miranda analysis for Pagina Siete: Speaking of energy Finally a good news, bioelectricity in Cobija The nationalization of electricity of La Paz and Oruro distributorships shows the strategy of the “energy Talibans” of the Government. Creating a crisis to cover another. Nationalize to put the concerns about the extortion in the justice system to…
Bolivia does not offer the best scenario for investments, says Spanish Ambassador Angel Vazquez
Aline Quispe reports for La Razon, excerpts follow: We must admit it, Bolivia does not offer the best scenario for investments. Angel Vazquez The Ambassador of Spain valued the natural resources that exist in the country and added that investment and technology of foreign companies is needed, because it is in full development. However, he…
The salary increase
Alberto Bonadona’s article in Pagina Siete: The salary increase The request for a salary of more than Bs8,000 by the trade unions is more a pose than a conviction. The Government will conclude the annual routine with the usual struggle and will award an increase around five per cent, which exceeds the rise of the…
Is Bolivia prepared for “mercantilism” or “liberalism”?
The following article from Dani Rodrik should serve us as food for thought: whether Bolivia is going on the right trend, or are we still missing economic, political direction? From: The New Mercantilistic Challenge CAMBRIDGE – The history of economics is largely a struggle between two opposing schools of thought, “liberalism” and “mercantilism.” Economic liberalism,…
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