Emily Achtenberg writes for NACLA: Why is Evo Morales Reviving Bolivia’s Controversial TIPNIS Road? Six years after massive protests halted plans for a proposed highway through the TIPNIS, Bolivian President Evo Morales has promulgated a new law “de-protecting” the reserve and allowing construction of the road. On August 13, President Evo Morales promulgated a new…
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Opposing Transgenic Foods in Bolivia
Maria Julia Jimenez reports for Slow Food: Opposing Transgenic Foods in Bolivia Like the rest of the continent and the world, Bolivia has not escaped the process of globalization that has shortened distances, brought information to the masses and turned local populations into consumers, imposing a global culture that marginalizes local identities. In tandem with…
Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’, Where People Are Participating In The Most Dangerous Race In The World
Anuj Tiwari reports for Indian Times: Bolivia’s ‘Death Road’, Where People Are Participating In The Most Dangerous Race In The World Bolivia has emerged as a destination for thrill seekers in the recent times. And the country’s North Yungus Road in the La Paz region is the top attraction. Nicknamed the ‘Death Road’ by locals,…
Benefit for Bolivia set for Aug. 26
Show reader View reports: Benefit for Bolivia set for Aug. 26 WOODSTOCK — The Benefit for Bolivia fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Rich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery Inc., 11618 McConnell Road. Sales of hostas and colorful handicrafts made by Bolivians will benefit the charity. All one-gallon hostas will…
Bolivia’s midwives help reduce maternal mortality
Paola Flores, Associated Press reports for ABC News: Bolivia’s midwives help reduce maternal mortality Mariana Limachi left the hospital in this high Andes city in tears after a doctor told her she needed a C-section because the umbilical cord was wrapped around her 8-month fetus. Instead, she turned for help to a highly respected figure…
Oshkosh Corporation Delivers Three Striker ARFFs to Bolivia
Oshkosh Airport Products reports in Firehouse.com: Oshkosh Corporation Delivers Three Striker ARFFs to Bolivia Oshkosh Airport Products is delivering three more Oshkosh® Striker® 6 X 6 aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles to airports administered and operated by Servicios Aeroportuarios Bolivianos S.A. (SABSA) for the country of Bolivia. Shown here are firefighters from Viru…
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