Bolivian Thoughts in an Emerging World wants to thank Avaaz.org (The World in Action) for their campaign in support of the TIPNIS. Contents of their page follow: “Bolivia: Stop the Destruction of the Amazon” “Bolivia’s government is about to approve a mega-highway that could enable foreign companies to pillage the world’s most important forest. But,…
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Is the Bolivian government worried about Sanabria’s trial in the US?
It would appear so, before heading to Venezuela (where he intends to show support to that president), current Bolivian president said at the time of his departure, in Cochabamba: “I don’t know what they are preparing from the US with general Sanabria, having suspended the hearings for his conviction, it raises suspicion, the general (Rene…
Who “invented” blockades in Bolivia?
This cartoon is from El Diario, 9/16/11. It shows current president and vice-president opening up the door, saying: “Gosh! blockades and more blockades…! I wonder who had the idea for blockades!!” By the door it reads “Government” and in front of the rocks “support for the TIPNIS” (protest marching group against the road that intends…
Is Bolivia competitive?
According to the World Economic Forum (www.weforum.org); The Global Competitiveness Report 2011 – 2012 ranks Bolivia in place 103 of a total of 142 countries; Bolivia has therefore 102 countries ahead of itself to become the first in terms of Competitiveness. If we look at this first graph, in terms of the GDP, we are well…
Bolivia’s hectic times, September 2011
This cartoon is from El Diario, 9/13/11. It shows how common citizens perceive the problems we face daily. There are black clouds filled with strikes, marches, protests, pressing measures, blockades. While government officials, ministers and congressmen do not suffer as we do. Today there is a strike in the Chiquitania, road and railroad will be…
Bolivian Briefs: TIPNIS; mining; unemployment; day light savings
TIPNIS: The head of the coca growers in Caranavi, La Paz, Juan Machaca is threatening to blockade the TIPNIS protest walk; if the group does not meet with the government. He demands that the road through the TIPNIS and hydrocarbon investments should continue as they will bring development. http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2011/2011-09-13/vernotaahora.php?id=110912191751 Today, the presence of the Foreign Affairs Minister, David Choquehuanca…
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