By Fernanda Gil, El Deber: WORLD CAPYBARA DAY Bolivia, with its rich biodiversity, is home to capybaras in the humid areas of the eastern lowlands, especially in the departments of Beni, Santa Cruz, and Pando, where they play a key role in the ecosystems. Every July 10 is celebrated as World Capybara Day, a day…
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More than 70 women turn waste into opportunity | Más de 70 mujeres hacen del desecho una oportunidad
By El Deber: Valeria Carrazana, entrepreneur and TikToker “From entrepreneurs and activists to housewives, these change-makers are cultivating economy, community, and hope” This movement was born thanks to CompostARTE, an initiative promoted by the Swisscontact Foundation, Ecofractal, and EMACRUZ, which provided families, neighborhoods, and institutions with composters and technical support. The system, based on accelerator…
Crisis causes travel flow at Viru Viru to drop by up to 50% | La crisis hace que el flujo de viajes en Viru Viru caiga hasta un 50 %
By Ernesto Estremadoiro, El Deber: Aviation fuel shortage YPFB assures normal supply /Photo: Ricardo Montero According to YPFB, the supply of Jet Fuel is guaranteed; however, the aviation sector questions the irregular provision The Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz has recorded a drop of up to 50% in its daily operations with large…
27 Bolivian river dolphins rescued after being isolated in an area influenced by the Río Grande | Rescatan a 27 bufeos que quedaron aislados en un área de influencia del Río Grande
By Santa Cruz Governorate, Eju.tv: Operation. It was led by the Noel Kempff Mercado Natural History Museum, in coordination with the Santa Cruz Governorship and with support from various institutions, which also rescued and relocated 17 river turtles Source: Santa Cruz Governorship A total of 27 bufeos (Inia boliviensis), freshwater dolphins endemic to Bolivia, were…
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,…
Food prices in markets of the country’s central region ahead of the holiday | Precios de alimentos en mercados del eje central del país en puertas del feriado
By Unitel, El Día: These are the prices of tomatoes, chicken, and vegetables in markets of the country’s central region ahead of the holiday During the days of blockades, various markets experienced product shortages, which caused a rise in prices. Illustrative image. Photo: Archive The prices of various products from the basic food basket in…
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