Anahí Cazas and Margarita Palacios report for Pagina Siete: WERE IDENTIFIED ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER, MUSEUMS AND CHURCHES At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk Seven experts consulted by Pagina Siete identified the sites and explained that required conservation works and management. For lack of conservation and management, ten sites that were declared…
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Heritage 101: Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail
AFP/Doha reports in Pagina Siete: ROUTES OF SIX COUNTRIES, INCLUDING OF BOLIVIA, HAVE THE TITLE Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail The distinction allows agencies to get funding conservation and restoration of trails and sanctuaries.The Camino del Inca, a masterly road communication network that spanned six countries in South America, was declared yesterday…
Bolivian birds 101: URGENT need for a Field Guide!
Bolivia is considered a mega diverse country, as such we have important bird species in our territory, and we need a field guide: . What will be achieved by this field guide? Discover the main aims of the Birds of Bolivia Field Guide and how it will help local people 1. Raising environmental awareness Bolivia…
Pink drones out of control over the Andes: Flamingos at Reserva Eduardo Abaroa
From the Inter American Development Bank: No, this is not some military project aimed at equipping wildlife with lethal capabilities. The project is actually harmless. It seeks to increase our knowledge of flamingo flight patterns in southern Bolivia, with the ultimate goal of better locating future infrastructure development in the region. To achieve that, we…
Bolivian piece is among the best in the world requiems: Pablo Mendieta
I welcome Pablo Mendieta to The Hall of Bolivian Fame!! Margarita Palacios reports for Pagina Siete: THIS IS PART OF A REQUIEM BREVIS, COMPOSED BY PABLO MENDIETA Bolivian piece is among the best in the world requiems The piece was created in tribute to journalist Daniel Pearl, who died in 2012 for the terrorist attacks…
Bolivia Health 101: Four endemic diseases threaten our health!
From El Diario: Four endemic diseases threaten health of inhabitants Dengue, malaria, chagas and leishmaniasis are the four endemic diseases that threaten the health of the population in a steadily way in Bolivia. Eradication is impossible, prevention and treatment are the only alternative to control. Deputy Minister of Health Promotion, Martin Maturana, reported yesterday that…
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