By El Diario: Lucio Tito’s proposal Land management must be based on potential and productive capacity Despite investment and programs allocated to the rural area to improve food production, the results have not met expectations; therefore, Lucio Tito — researcher and postgraduate professor at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) — proposes organizing the…
Category: Environment
ViajArte, the magazine that connects with Bolivia’s destinations and culture | ViajArte, la revista que conecta con los destinos y la cultura de Bolivia
By Jorge Manuel Soruco, Vision 360: The publication features augmented reality The project was born out of the need to offer tourists—both domestic and foreign—a proper guide to places to visit, food, and accommodations. Using a cell phone, readers can access more information about tourism and destinations.PHOTO: Marina Mamani / Visión 360 It consists of…
Government must recover sovereignty over Bolivian gold | Gobierno debe recuperar la soberanía del oro boliviano
By El Diario: The world buys the mineral, and Bolivia sells it While the world is buying gold, in Bolivia it is being sold—and it’s in private hands. Faced with this situation, the government must recover sovereignty over gold; that is, if there is political will, illegal mining companies should be eliminated and only formal…
The Return of the Palkachupa | El regreso de la palkachupa
By Fernando Chávez, Vision 360: Leco Indigenous People Recover the Population of a Bolivian Endemic Bird Believed Extinct for Nearly a Century Two of these birds appeared before the eyes of Remmy Huanca as he rested under the shade of a tree in the Bolivian Amazon. A specimen of the small bird known as the…
Bolivian coffee prices rise up to 400%, but production remains far below historical levels | Precios del café boliviano suben hasta un 400%, pero producción sigue muy por debajo de niveles históricos
By ANF, El Deber: While in previous years a quintal in the domestic market sold for between 350 and 450 bolivianos, it now reaches values of 1,570 to 1,650 bolivianos. Bolivian coffee is experiencing a paradoxical moment. While prices are reaching historic highs, production remains far below the levels achieved in past decades. This was…
Orchid Festival: Concepción Will Make Santa Cruz Shine in October | Festival de la Orquídea: Concepción hará resplandecer a Santa Cruz en octubre
By Lourdes Molina, El Deber: Photo: Max Toranzo This year, the cultural stage will feature Grupo Fiesta Cuetillo and Vero Pérez Concepción is getting ready to open its doors to one of the most anticipated gatherings in eastern Bolivia: the Orchid Festival, which will take place from October 10 to 12. The event, known for…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 