A crude reality for Bolivia, an Editorial from El Diario: Declining economy Economic data has been published by El Diario newspaper in recent days, show that there is an alarming decline in this vital sector of national life. On good terms, one could say that if it were not for the natural gas exported by…
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Bolivia Cholita Mountain Climbers
AP images spotlight reports: Bolivia Cholita Mountain Climbers Photos by Juan Karita At first glance, the indigenous Bolivian women don’t look much like mountain climbers, with their colorful, multilayered skirts and fringed shawls. But their helmets, polarized goggles and crampons attached to their shoes give them away as mountaineers who accompany their husbands, often as…
Illegal trade in timber is unstoppable
A sad but true Editorial from El Diario: Illegal trade in timber is unstoppable The felling of trees in forests and jungles of the country goes back many decades; but in recent times this type of drain to our timber wealth grew, no one put a stop to the action of irresponsible people who, even…
Bolivia is a Great Destination, according to Travel Channel!
Jenny Adams reports for Travel Channel, excerpt pertaining Bolivia, follows: The Next 11 Great Destinations We’ve found every lagoon and towering peak, and thanks to technology, we only need seconds to inform our friends of the epic stretch of deserted beach we just discovered. Yet, despite our best efforts, destinations remain cyclical. They ebb and…
Indigenous Bolivian women scale mountains outside La Paz
From The Times of India: Indigenous Bolivian women scale mountains outside La Paz AP | Dec 22, 2015, 10.45 AM IST LA PAZ, Bolivia: At first glance, the indigenous Bolivian women don’t look much like mountain climbers, with their colorful, multilayered skirts and fringed shawls. But their helmets, polarized goggles and crampons attached to their…
Oscar Avila Cusicanqui created the Hybrid Electric Reluctance Motor!
Gabriel Diez reports for Pagina Siete: Oscar Avila Cusicanqui created the Hybrid Electric Reluctance Motor The Bolivian who revolutionized engine performance After more than 40 years of work on his project, currently a German firm evaluates his technology. He patented the device in the US and India, among other countries. After more than 40 years…
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