By El Diario: They intend to bring machinery in for illegal mining activity in the Tuichi River Despite the existence of environmental precautionary measures in favor of the Tuichi River in the Madidi National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area, issued by the Plenary Chamber of the Agro-Environmental Tribunal, it was reported today, according to…
Category: Environment
The Dilemmas of Tariquía | Los dilemas de Tariquía
By Francesco Zaratti: The energy policy of the last 20 years has emptied both the gas fields and the vaults of the Central Bank. The consequences are: a drain on foreign currency due to fuel imports—partially controlled by the price adjustments under Supreme Decree 5516; the risk of having to import gas in the short…
Cold Front Hits Bolivia | Frente frío golpea a Bolivia
By Violeta Soria, Opinion: Time to take out the coats: cold front enters Bolivia this Monday and will affect 7 departments The phenomenon will arrive with a “sharp drop in temperatures” through Wednesday. Despite the fact that spring officially began yesterday, a cold front will enter Bolivia this Monday and affect the departments of Santa…
International Press Rediscovers Bolivia Beyond the Salar de Uyuni | La prensa internacional redescubre a Bolivia más allá del Salar de Uyuni
By Juan Jose Toro, Brujula Digital: Photos: Unesco and El Potosí; BT archives Bolivia is seeking to relaunch its international tourism after being highlighted by specialized media as one of the best destinations for 2026. With a new Ministry of Tourism, a country brand, and a broad range of cultural, natural, and archaeological heritage, the…
Pesticides and food, challenge health and food sovereignty | Plaguicidas y alimentos, desafío para la salud y la soberanía alimentaria
By Opinion: Pesticides and food: an urgent challenge for health and food sovereignty in Bolivia In Bolivia, the importation and use of highly hazardous agrotoxins continue to be allowed, many of which are banned in other countries due to their serious effects on human health and ecosystems. On January 7, 2026, the French government announced,…
With the rainy season, the water is already reflecting the sky on this natural wonder of Potosí | Con la época de lluvias, el agua ya refleja el cielo en la maravilla natural potosina
By Rocío Ruíz, El Potosí: THE “MIRROR EFFECT” CAN NOW BE SEEN AT THE SALAR DE UYUNI IN POTOSÍ Social media users share images captured at the salt flat. @thismattexists With the arrival of the rainy season, the Salar de Uyuni is already displaying the “Mirror Effect,” which occurs when rainwater remains on the salt…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 