By El Deber: The blooming of tajibo trees in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is much more than a seasonal event For just a few weeks—in the middle of the Cruceño winter—these trees offer a natural spectacle that fills the urban landscape with color and awakens a sense of wonder and belonging in both residents…
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Guardians of the Kewiña: the sacred forest that blooms far away and in silence | Guardianas de la Kewiña: el bosque sagrado que florece lejos y en silencio
By Leonardo Putaré, El Deber: Kewiña crops in the highlands of Chiaraje, in the department of Cochabamba At the highest point of the Tunari, the women of Chiaraje are restoring the kewiña forest—and with it, their community. Amid cold, faith, and neglect, they plant trees, autonomy, and a future. This is the story of a…
Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates | Sabores de los Yungas: destinos gastronómicos que conquistan paladares de turistas
By Red Uno de Bolivia: This dish was designed to provide energy to diners and is a fundamental part of the local culture, in addition to being an attraction for visitors seeking authentic flavors. Flavors of the Yungas: Gastronomic destinations winning over tourists’ palates The Yungas region of La Paz is much more than an…
Curious facts you should know about the capybara | Datos curiosos que debes saber del capiguara
By Fernanda Gil, El Deber: WORLD CAPYBARA DAY Bolivia, with its rich biodiversity, is home to capybaras in the humid areas of the eastern lowlands, especially in the departments of Beni, Santa Cruz, and Pando, where they play a key role in the ecosystems. Every July 10 is celebrated as World Capybara Day, a day…
Three state entities are denounced for seeking to overturn a court ruling that protects the jaguar and its habitat | Denuncian que tres entidades del Estado buscan anular un fallo judicial que protege al jaguar y su hábitat
By Fernando Chávez, Vision 360: Sernap, ABT, and the Ministry of Environment and Water filed appeals against a resolution by the Agro-Environmental Court that protects this species. A jaguar in an archive image. Photo: Senda Verde Last April, a ruling by the Agro-Environmental Court established the protection of the jaguar’s habitat. However, three months later,…
More than 70 women turn waste into opportunity | Más de 70 mujeres hacen del desecho una oportunidad
By El Deber: Valeria Carrazana, entrepreneur and TikToker “From entrepreneurs and activists to housewives, these change-makers are cultivating economy, community, and hope” This movement was born thanks to CompostARTE, an initiative promoted by the Swisscontact Foundation, Ecofractal, and EMACRUZ, which provided families, neighborhoods, and institutions with composters and technical support. The system, based on accelerator…
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