By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: Talina, Potosí The ayllu is fighting to protect its water sources against mining companies polluting the Pilcomayo River Four companies have been operating without environmental licenses. The Tupiza Municipality claims to be unaware of the complaints, while the Potosí Governor’s Office is awaiting a report. Part of the Talina River…
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Hailstorm in Oruro, Tornado in Potosi | Granizada en Oruro, tornado en Potosí
Brujula Digital: A hailstorm causes damage in Oruro; in Potosí, a “tornado” puts residents on alert The hailstorm affected the roofs of two schools in Oruro, while the “tornado” hit Karachipampa, Potosí. Photo BTV and Social networks On Monday afternoon, a severe hailstorm in the city of Oruro caused the collapse of roofing structures in…
The Heights of Tiquipaya | Las alturas de Tiquipaya
By Melissa Revollo, Opinion: Infiernillos and Condors: Charms of the Heights of Tiquipaya The municipality has three ecological zones: valley, puna, and subtropical, areas where there are various tourist attractions, including flora, fauna, and landscapes. Start a journey of more than three hours from the town center of Tiquipaya to the attractions in the heights…
Ecological Crisis and Inequalities: The Most Vulnerable Communities Suffer the Greatest Impact in Bolivia | Crisis ecológica y desigualdades: las comunidades más vulnerables sufren el mayor impacto en Bolivia
By El Deber: The study highlights how Indigenous and rural communities are the most affected by deforestation, water pollution, and climate change. A recent investigation by OXFAM Bolivia, titled A Fuego y Mercurio. Crisis Ecológica y Desigualdades en Bolivia, reveals the deep connection between environmental degradation and the increase in social inequalities in the country….
Fires and Dollar Shortage Strangle the Tourism Sector, Awaiting Government Call | Incendios y falta de dólares asfixian al sector turístico que espera una convocatoria del Gobierno
By Unitel, Eju.tv: Tourism companies and airlines have seen their operations affected by the current situation in Bolivia and are calling for an effective and collaborative solution with the government. This is how the Concepción church looked in recent days, a must-stop on the Jesuit Mission circuit The forest fires occurring in the country and…
They claim that 10% of Bolivia has already burned, calling it an “environmental tragedy” | Afirman que ya se incendió el 10% de Bolivia y es una “tragedia ambiental”
By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: They foresee that the figures will increase Data from Fundación Tierra reveals that the 10,125,400 hectares represent a 90% increase in the area of land burned compared to 2019. One of the forest fires affecting Santa Cruz. Photo: GADSC 10% of Bolivia has already burned, and the “environmental tragedy” could…
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