By Carlos Quisbert, Vision 360: Talina, Potosí The ayllu is fighting to protect its water sources against mining companies polluting the Pilcomayo River Four companies have been operating without environmental licenses. The Tupiza Municipality claims to be unaware of the complaints, while the Potosí Governor’s Office is awaiting a report. Part of the Talina River…
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Hailstorm in Oruro, Tornado in Potosi | Granizada en Oruro, tornado en Potosí
Brujula Digital: A hailstorm causes damage in Oruro; in Potosí, a “tornado” puts residents on alert The hailstorm affected the roofs of two schools in Oruro, while the “tornado” hit Karachipampa, Potosí. Photo BTV and Social networks On Monday afternoon, a severe hailstorm in the city of Oruro caused the collapse of roofing structures in…
“Mineral Narrative,” the mining history of Potosí | “Relato de mineral”, la historia minera de Potosí
By Fernando Chavez Vision 360: “Mineral Narrative,” a night tour through the mining history of Potosí The mineral rooms showcase a wide variety of samples, including silver and tin, which were essential to the economy during the colonial period. A guide explains the tour to a group of visitors. Photo: CNM A guided night tour…
Toro Toro: caves, waterfalls, and dinosaur footprints | cavernas, cascadas y huellas de dinosaurios
By Mariela Cossio, Opinion: Toro Toro: a magical destination of caves, waterfalls, and dinosaur footprints The municipality of Toro Toro, located north of Potosí, dazzles visitors with its impressive tourist attractions. This route is 131 kilometers from the city of Cochabamba, representing a journey of approximately two and a half hours along a paved road….
Camelid breeding | Cría de camélidos
El Potosi, Eju.tv: Potosí is among the top places in camelid breeding Potosí ranks among the top places in camelid livestock breeding nationwide, according to the latest data obtained at the conclusion of the national fair held in the city of Oruro. According to the data from the Departmental Agricultural Service (Sedag), under the Secretariat…
Enrique Arnal = MoMA NY
By Alissya Guerrero, Brújula Digital: Work by Bolivian artist Enrique Arnal is part of the permanent collection at MoMA in New York Second Threshold by Enrique Arnal. Photo: MoMA The painting “Second Threshold” by Bolivian artist Enrique Arnal has been incorporated into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York,…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 