By Marisol Alvarado, Vision 360: Mobilization The march began last Monday from the community of San José de Campamento and is expected to cover 162 kilometers to the provincial capital, the municipality of San Ignacio de Velasco. Indigenous marchers arrive at Carmen de Ruiz. Photo: Carlos Quisbert The indigenous march protesting against illegal settlements reached…
Category: Environment
Bolivia: Global Top 5 for birdwatching | Top 5 mundial de observación de aves
Los Tiempos: Bolivia remains in the global Top 5 for birdwatching despite the environmental crisis Grallaria erythrotis, recorded in La Paz at Jucumari Lodge by Steven Hunter | ebird.org. Bolivia reaffirms its status as a birdwatching hotspot by ranking fifth in the October Big Day 2024, despite the severe environmental crisis affecting the country. With…
Rains with risks of “black rain” and ashes | Aguaceros con riesgos de ‘lluvia negra’ y cenizas
By Deisy Ortiz, El Deber: The rains arrive, but warnings are issued about the risks of ‘black rain’ and ashes They can contaminate water sources and cause health problems for the population consuming it, as well as affect the ecosystem. Thursday’s rainfall did not clear the air, but it had features that sparked curiosity. The…
New species of snake in Carrasco National Park | Nueva especie de serpiente en el Parque Nacional Carrasco
By Geraldine Corrales Arandia, Los Tiempos: Researchers discover a new species of snake in Carrasco National Park The new snake species named “Chironius whipala.” | Lucindo González A group of researchers from the Alcide d’Orbigny Museum announced yesterday the discovery of a new snake species in Carrasco National Park, which they named Chironius whipala. One…
Pulgarcito, the anteater who burned all four of his paws, is successfully recovering | Pulgarcito, el oso hormiguero que se quemó las cuatro patas, se recupera con éxito
By Fernando Chavez, Vision 360: This “young honey bear” was rescued by the Santa Cruz Governor’s Office amidst the forest fires. Pulgarcito, with his bandaged paws during the recovery process. Photo: Video screenshot The anteater Pulgarcito, who was rescued from the forest fires in the Candelaria area, San Matías Municipality of Santa Cruz, with all…
Sustainable food production and technology at Bolivia’s first “Smart Garden” | Producción sostenible de alimentos y tecnología en el primer “Huerto Smart” de Bolivia
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE, Brujula Digital: On October 3, 2024, a photograph was taken of Félix Angulo, the general manager of “Huerto Smart Educativo,” in La Paz. Photo credit: EFE Lettuce, basil, celery, and other crops are part of the sustainable production at Bolivia’s first “Huerto Smart Educativo,” a project initiated by young people from…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 