Época navideña no logra reactivar el comercio pese a ofertas; ventas bajan un 25% y los precios suben | Christmas season fails to boost commerce despite discounts; sales drop by 25% while prices rise

Por Juan Carlos Fortun, El Deber: Un economista explicó que la baja de compradores y el pedido de rebajas se debe a la disminución del poder adquisitivo de las personas que se debe a diferentes factores como la inflación, depreciación de la moneda y un estancamiento de los ingresos. La crisis económica también golpea a…

Folklore and Devotion – Sacaba, Virgen del Amparo – Folklore y devoción

By Los Tiempos: Folklore and Devotion in the Festivity of the Virgin of Amparo One of the fraternities, yesterday | Courtesy With joy and devotion, the 55 folkloric and indigenous fraternities arrived yesterday at the sanctuary of the Virgin of Amparo in the municipality of Sacaba. The folkloric parade, lasting until late at night, dazzled…

Handmade Sweets, a Centuries-Old Tradition Enduring on All Saints’ Day | Dulces artesanales, una tradición centenaria que perdura en Todos Santos

By Geraldine Corrales, Los Tiempos: The Garnica family crafts handmade sweets for All Saints’ Day with care and creativity | Carlos López Tradition and color define the process in Quillacollo | José Rocha Candy shops put extra effort into offering varieties | José Rocha Production in the Peredo family workshop | José Rocha The preparation…

Grandmothers, heroes, and cholitas: Todos Santos masks are already for sale | Abuelitas, héroes y cholitas: Las máscaras de Todos Santos ya están a la venta

By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Festivity Prices vary according to the quality, characteristics, and size of the traditional crafts for the Day of the Dead celebration. There are also garlands, sweets, and other supplies available. The traditional “mascaritas” are now for sale. Photo: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 From the classic faces of children and…