A Dutch family strained in the green lagoon will be rescued very soon, as stated by the Governor of Potosi. The number of tourists unde the same predicament is unknown. Bolivian Thoughts… will continue to report as information becomes available. http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2011/2011-07-11/vernotaahora.php?id=110711104256 To take into account: it is not the fault of Bolivia alone that there are unknown…
Category: Environment
Heavy snowfall isolate Potosi
Potosi, specially North and South Lipez, two provinces where there was heavy snowfall and very low temperatures, around minus ten degrees Celsius have isolated people who are in urgent need for help. Touristic places like green and red lagoons and the salt lake panes of Uyuni are among the most affected. An estimated one meter high of snow fall…
Repercussions around the Vienna Convention and Bolivia
In an unfortunate statement, let alone non-diplomatic channel, government minister labeled the International Narcotics Control Board (UN Vienna Convention, JIFE in Spanish) statement as “hypocritical” his not-so-clear /indirect remarks in reference to the INCB (made to local press on July 6th 2011). Regardless of this government’s position about coca chewing, I believe this reaction is more damaging…
Should we protect the environment?
YES! Independently from what dictates current Constitution and government policies. Not only to please local and international environmental NGOs. Not to have access to foreign loans or grants. Not because of indigenous groups BUT for everyone’s sake!! Otherwise, our livelihood will no be sustainable, not here, not in Austria nor Malaysia. This cartoon appeared in…
TIPNIS: government confusion vs. alternatives
Environmental damage that could be avoided inside TIPNIS is in the second section of the road: about 117km in between Isinuta and Cerro Grande. Current Bolivian president said road will be built regardless of whomever likes it or not. While his vice-president was recorded saying that public consultations will be done with all affected communities, prior to construction. http://www.hoybolivia.com/Noticia.php?IdNoticia=49979&tit=gobierno_anuncia_consultas_comunidad_por_comunidad_para_construir_carretera Both unfortunate…
Environment hazard, tradition and pollution in Bolivia
El Dia newspaper published this cartoon on June 30, 2011. There are two policemen questioning a person “Don’t you know is forbidden to put up fires in Saint John?” Saint John (San Juan) is celebrated with fires on the night of June 23rd, people jump over fires, eat hotdogs and drink warm beverages, as it…
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