Bolivian Mining tax 101: zero over zero, equal zero

Henry Oporto writes in Pagina Siete: Mining tax: zero over zero, equal zero The Ministry of mines, through its director of Legal Affairs Juan Carlos Carrasco, has confirmed that they want a 55% stake in mining projects operated by private utilities for Comibol. Percentage which would be set for contracts of Association of the State…

Current Bolivian president’s legacy…

An exceptional analysis by Franklin E. Alcaraz Del C. in El Dia: Evo’s Legacy When Evo is gone, because one day he will go, he will leave a country that has tried almost everything. Will leave, in spite of him surely, a country divided like never before. Divided racially, politically and, what is worse, consciously….

Bolivian current gov is being known for its “hostile political gesture”

El Diario reports: Concern about unfinished processes in Bolivia Spain sees as “hostile political gesture”, the nationalization of their companies Ambassador calls on the authorities, “conclude the process of nationalization in reasonable times and that they substantiate without cause political costs and without being extended indefinitely”. The Government of Spain has transmitted its concern regarding…

A Bolivia paper fashion boutique, by Marion Macedo!

Gina Baldivieso writes for Pagina Siete: Marion Macedo opened her paper fashion boutique PROJECT: designs have become international gateways, including the 2008 edition of the Hall of Chocolate Tokyo, the Fair of Chocolate from France and the Bienal de Diseño from Madrid. Antique posters, unused photo paper or old newspaper pages come to a new…

Bolivian fruit export potential!

Ismael Luna Acevedo reports for El Dia: IBL: first lyophilized plant of fruits A striking company, specialized in the industrialization of national fruits, is exporting to European countries. Entrepreneurship pushes forward that urban population eat fruits with nutritional value. The consumption of fruit in the country is low, says an empirical observation. The truth is…