El Deber reports: ECommerce an alternative for Bolivia Increased use of credit and debit cards are key. The eCommerce or Electronic Commerce is a method of buying and selling goods, products or services, which uses the internet as a tool. This mode of online trading has become very popular with the rise of the internet…
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High In Bolivian Mountains, 2 Massachusetts Men Pursue Mystery Of Flight 980
Craig Lemoult reports for NPR: High In Bolivian Mountains, 2 Massachusetts Men Pursue Mystery Of Flight 980 Two Massachusetts roommates recently set out to solve the more than 30-year-old mystery of a South American plane crash. What they found was a grim reminder of the tragedy that may or may not provide some answers about…
Bolivia’s abandoned ski resort: A sign of droughts to come?
BBC News reports: Bolivia’s abandoned ski resort: A sign of droughts to come? Bolivia’s largest city, La Paz, is currently enduring its worst drought in a quarter of a century. Glaciers in the surrounding Andean mountains are key to its water supply. Simon Parker visited the abandoned ski resort of Chacaltaya, where locals say they…
To support Bolivian disabled children: The Mercy Project
There are few people like Fabian Aguirre, he is a doer! God bless him; here an example of his commitment: Aleteia reports: Desperate situation in Bolivia had the handicapped marching on the capital. Check out what this guy decided to do about it. Catholic singer-songwriter Fabián Aguirre did what he knew best Marching on the…
Drought grips Bolivia
Reuters reports via The Washington Post: Drought grips Bolivia November 30, 2016 4:47 AM EST – Bolivia’s worst drought in 25 years is affecting large regions of the country. Some residents are only receiving water three days a week, while many collect rain water to offset their dwindling water rations. (Reuters) [to watch video, please…
Bolivia sells 14% more airplane tickets
MercoPress reports: Bolivia sells 14% more airplane tickets Passenger air traffic in Bolivia has increased from 1,859,456 to 2,121,437 between January and August, 2016, compared to the same part of 2015, the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) reported, which means a 14 % increase. Air terminals at La Paz, Cochabamba and Viru Viru account…
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