Bolivian Thoughts opinion: I never understood why castaña [Bertholletia excelsa] is worldwide known as brazilian nuts … given that more of the castaña that goes to the international markets come from Bolivia?! In any case, is good news Bolivian supply is catching up, what needs to be resolved is to eliminate state intervention. Under the…
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Heavy rainfall in Bolivia: Likely overflows of 14 rivers
El Diario reports: Orange alert Likely overflows of 14 rivers • The flood of rivers would occur in Beni, Cochabamba and La Paz The National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) launched an orange-level hydrological alert for the rainfall of considerable magnitude that is occurring in the Mamoré basins, the upper basin of the Beni river….
Bolivian Christmas and Art in wood embellishes and motivates the city center
El Diario reports: With Christmas motives Art in wood embellishes and motivates the city center A remarkable artistic show takes place in La Paz. The presentation of a sample of large wooden sculptures made by Bolivian artists, who mostly do not like to appear with their names, but only show the icons translated into cultural…
Bolivian Christmas 101: Rag dolls and brass cars: how about those times!
Ivone Juarez writes for Pagina Siete: Rag dolls and brass cars: how about those times! The children of the 40s and 50s remember Christmas back then and say that it was full of faith. Some molded Jesus in clay and others went out to worship him. A rag doll or a brass truck were the…
Bolivia: 17 injured in violent clashes during medical student protest
Bolivian Thoughts opinion: Bolivian physicians have tried for the last 30 days to stop an irrational central government regulation that basically could send any Bolivian professional: to lose his professional license, his savings and freedom, in cases of shady “malpractices.” The populist, demagogue government of the coca caudillo has purposely going after the physicians to…
Bolivia: Discover the mysteries of the Witches’ Market in South America’s intriguing city
Nick Boulos repots for Express: Bolivia: Discover the mysteries of the Witches’ Market in South America’s intriguing city INSPIRED by the new Star Wars movie, Nick Boulos experiences the out-of-this-world landscapes of Bolivia. With not a soul to be seen all the way to the horizon and the silence almost deafening, the red picnic table…
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