Tarija boutique winery preserves the spirit of wine

Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: Tarija boutique winery preserves the spirit of wine INITIATIVE since 2003, Magnus winery produces wines from limited edition which has won international competitions. It is also part of La Ruta del Vino [the wine route]. Guarded by the archangels of the colonial paintings of its walls and surrounded by…

What is Bolivia becoming to? Coca reality and a grim dark future?

Claudio Ferrufino writes for El Dia, how Bolivians are left with nothing… how we are pushed and been manipulated by a few hollow people… Coquivia [coca-road] The destroyer of mother earth rubs his chubby hands with pleasure. He is sure that finally has got carte blanche to expand his business. He, in person, or 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,…

Bolivia and the 2013 Index of Economic Freedom

Current Bolivian central government’s policies/actions/uncertainties have an impact regarding our ability to compete in the international economic market. The following charts reveal how we continue to fall and lose competitiveness, despite “successful accomplishments…” governmental propaganda… Bolivia’s economic freedom score is 47.9, making its economy the 156th freest in the 2013 Index. Its overall score is…

Proud Bolivian representation at the Dakar Railly 2013, starting TODAY!!

For daily followup use this page Dakar Railly 2013 Follows two well-written articles from Los Tiempos and La Razon, about Bolivian participation!! From Los Tiempos: Bolivians are ready to compete in the Dakar Rally Bolivian pilots passed the technical review in the Village Dakar in the Green Coast of Magdalena, Peru, and remained willing to…

2012 in review

Bolivian Thoughts in an Emerging World likes to thank all of you dear and regarded visitors! I hope to see you again this 2013 and that our country shines and leaves behind all the uncertainty, hatred and resentment of those poor demagogue people. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film…