By Bolivian Thoughts: On this day, we remember more than just a date on the calendar—we honor the soul of La Paz, a city unlike any other in Bolivia or South America. Perched high in the Andes, defying gravity and logic, La Paz became the seat of government after Sucre, carving its own rebellious path…
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Social networks, commerce, and ñeq’e: the entrepreneurial spirit of La Paz doesn’t give up | RRSS, comercio y ñeq’e, el espíritu emprendedor paceño no se rinde
By Jorge Manuel Soruco, Visión 360: On TikTok and Facebook, many people from La Paz are engaged in selling a wide variety of products. Some have started their own businesses to cope with the economic crisis the country is going through. José Poma creates videos on TikTok to promote his product. Photo: José Fernández /…
Bolivian coffee gains ground in the international market: U.S., Belgium, and France lead demand | Café boliviano gana terreno en el mercado internacional: EE.UU, Bélgica y Francia lideran la demanda
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Bolivian coffee continues to gain ground abroad / Photo: ABI Coffee exports reached over 5 million dollars by April 2025. Unroasted coffee represents the bulk of shipments, according to a report by the IBCE based on data from the INE. Bolivian coffee exports continue to consolidate as a dynamic sector…
Over 100 cyclists shine in Downhill race through La Paz’s scenic viewpoints | Más de 100 pedalistas se lucen en el Downhill en los miradores de La Paz
By Los Tiempos: The Downhill competitors who took part in the event held in La Paz. | APG. La Paz became the setting yesterday [7/6/2025] for one of the most challenging urban competitions : urban Downhill, which brought together around a hundred national and international cyclists in a 3.8-kilometer extreme descent from El Alto to…
Motorless Carts: A Beloved Tradition Among the People of La Paz | Cochecitos sin motor: tradición adorada por los paceños
By El Diario: A truly local activity that brings families together through the handcrafted creation of vehicles and promotes healthy competition. In La Paz, “motorless carts” refers to a local tradition of racing gravity-powered vehicles, relying on the participants’ skill rather than motors. These races are a popular and cherished event among the people of…
Estelita, the margay who survived flames and illness, begins a new life in a safe refuge | Estelita, la tigrilla que venció las llamas y la enfermedad, inicia una nueva vida en refugio seguro
By Santa Cruz Governorate, Eju.tv Santa Cruz. Background. After her rescue, she was treated and cared for by veterinarians from the Departmental Government and Uagrm, who did everything they could to save her life Fuente: Gobernación de Santa Cruz The story of Estelita, a margay rescued from wildfires in 2021, became a symbol of struggle,…
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