Massive sinkhole swallow car in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Photo is From El Deber. Excerpts pertaining Bolivia from The New Daily follow: Massive sinkholes swallow cars in Italy, Bolivia … Meanwhile, two women have narrowly escaped death after their car plunged into an enormous sinkhole in Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s largest city. The incident happened early in the morning on a major thoroughfare as the…

Have you visited the Mission Church of San Xavier, Bolivia?

From Atlas Obscura: SAN JAVIER, BOLIVIA Mission Church of San Xavier This gorgeous, colorful 18th-century church is part of one of Bolivia’s few surviving Jesuit missions. Enter this 18th-century church, and you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of bright colors, intricate patterns, and superb architectural details. It’s a feast for the eyes, made possible…

Bolivia’s lonely frog: Scientists race to find mate for Romeo

BBC News reports: Bolivia’s lonely frog: Scientists race to find mate for Romeo Conservationists in Bolivia are scouring the country to find a mate for a childless frog who they fear may be the last of his species. Romeo, a 10-year-old Sehuencas water frog, has been calling in vain for a mate for the past…

Bolivian Northwest recovered brazilnut [chestnut] sales

Bolivian Thoughts opinion: I never understood why castaña [Bertholletia excelsa] is worldwide known as brazilian nuts … given that more of the castaña that goes to the international markets come from Bolivia?! In any case, is good news Bolivian supply is catching up, what needs to be resolved is to eliminate state intervention. Under the…