Bolivian coca conundrum and international politics…

Over 15 years ago, it was common practice that the European countries and the UNDP were critics to the Bolivian government but did nothing about it, they just let the Americans be the “bad guys” (I know about this as I used to work in an international bilateral organization) … well it is long while…

Bolivian cocoa among the best 15 in the world!!!

Los Tiempos reported this success! For the Spanish full article, use the following link: http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/economia/20131115/cacao-amazonico-boliviano-elegido-entre-los-15-mejores-del_235281_510321.html The information below is right from the source: . . 2013 Edition The Cocoa of Excellence Programme is pleased to announce that the following 15 International Cocoa Awards for the 2013 Edition were celebrated at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris on…

From now on, it will be safer to take a taxi in Bolivia!

Marcelo Campos reports for El Dia: It will serve for Android and Iphone Application is launched to identify taxi companies Its creator has invested $15,000 in this tool, “Made in Bolivia”. It will operate in four cities of the country. After having suffered the theft of their belongings in a car from a taxicab company,…

Do you know who is the true racist in Bolivia?!

Manfredo Kempff writes in El Deber: Who is the racist? Milena Fernández, TV presenter is being harassed by the public prosecutor of Oruro, which accused her of “racist”, in one of her tourist programs she said that city, despite its virtues,  “stink”. No one may like being told that their town sucks, but the people…

Bolivian sugar export under distress!

Fernando Rojas reports for El Deber: PRODUCTION BEGINS TO SATURATE DEPOSITS Lack of trucks complicates the export of sugar Industrial attributed the lack of trucks has an impact in freight clearance to external markets. Carriers indicate that the prohibition of download goods in free-zones is the reason. The limited availability of heavy international cargo transport…

Bolivian won gold medal in astronomy: Fernando Justiniano

Roxana Escobar reports for El Deber: HE IS FROM SANTA CRUZ AND ALUMNUS OF THE COLEGIO CRISTO REY Harvests gold medals for Bolivia in astronomy He cried and immediately Bolivia came to his mind when he won the gold medal in Brazil. He is sure that there is scientific potential in the country, but lacks…