More than ten years ago Bolivia had its last census; questioned as it did not reflect real location of some of its citizens, Santa Cruz alone had over 200K people that weren’t accounted for… this coming November 21, 2012 a national census will take place. El Deber’s editorial [Nov/16/2012] should serve as a reflection and…
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Bolivian Sociology 101: Ethnic groups in motion
This is a very interesting article written by Renzo Abruzzese in El Deber: Ethnic groups in motion Studies by Unir and Ciudadania foundations recorded a set of eye-catching data regarding ethnic dynamics in Bolivia. Information shows that inside the macro-ethnic structures, major transformations are taking place. The proportion of citizens who describe themselves as mestizo…
Libertarians
An excellent article by Alejandro F. Mercado, which comes at a time when private property is at a stake in Bolivia. Alejandro writes for La Razon: Libertarians Nobody has the right to seize the assets of others without the consent of their owners. Rómulo Chumacero Escudero, who is one of the most prominent Bolivian economists…
What to do with all the polluting plastic bags in Bolivia?
A very important article that should make us rethink about our habits and to be more protective of our environment. Alexander Terrazas reports for El Dia: The bags that invade us Impact. Every day, we use 1.3 million plastic bags in Bolivia, according to a study by Lidema. 65% of the national population still uses…
Current Bolivian president and the Global Economy
This is an important reflection on how current politician in power believes the world is made off, Pagina Siete’s editorial: Evo Morales and the global economy The statements of President Evo Morales who claims, regarding the economic crisis that exists in United States and Europe clearly reveal the conception that he has about the world…
Bolivian economics 101: The economy in thirty years of democracy
Armando Mendez Morales gives us an exceptional analysis of Bolivian economy vis-a-vis political driven economics, from Pagina Siete: The economy in thirty years of democracy On October 10, Bolivians remembered the 30 years of the recovery of democracy in Bolivia. However, so far we do not have a conception of what represents this system of…
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