Carlos Valverde is a succesful, well documented journalist. Valverde has radio and TV programs. Current government has exerted some pressure on two TV channels, so he was “asked” to abandon those networks. He currently broadcast his programs from the internet/cable services. His daily radio broadcast from Santa Cruz can also be heard on the net. Valverde’s best…
Category: Santa Cruz
Remember Santa Cruz Governor Ruben Costas, shot April 12, 2011?
Well, police arrested alleged criminal in company with two others, as reported today in Los Tiempos, at 15:36 hours, local time today July 25, 2011: http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/nacional/20110725/la-policia-detuvo-al-supuesto-agresor-del-gobernador-ruben_135110_275238.html El Dia informs that Sandy Castedo, presumably shot Governor Ruben Costas when the Governor was trying to stop a robbery in April 12, 2011. Castedo was caught as a result on a…
Bolivian wood prices rise by 200%!
In economy, when a price rises, it is generally because there is a shortage of the commodity. This time there is no exception: 35% of the timber supply comes from Guarayos Province in Santa Cruz. Some of the species are scarce in the market and prices went up more than 200% as stated by the…
Violent crime rampant in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
This cartoon appeared in El Diario on July 23, 2011. It portrays how violent crime is taking over the streets of beautiful Santa Cruz. Democracy is being shot by paid assassins (sicario) and narcos. This past week, a defense lawyer was shot in front of the Justice Palace; an alleged Brazilian sicario was detained. Unfortunately,…
Is Bolivia losing the war to drugs?
This cartoon appeared on July 18, 2011 in El Dia. The left side looks wonderful, a good-looking woman and a profitable clean agricultural business, you see coca leaves, bananas and the sun shinning. The police officer unfolds the “curtain” and inside there is all dark, the narcotraffick activity; you see bags of cocaine, a guy with…
Lifted!!! the blockade in La Paz, El Alto
After four tense hours of negotiation, blockade was lifted. Gasoline and diesel will reach gas stations in La Paz and bus transport to Oruro, Cochabamba and beautiful Santa Cruz is restored!! http://www.eldeber.com.bo/2011/2011-07-12/vernotaahora.php?id=110712173239 Gas connections, sewage and potable water will be deployed in the 8th District of El Alto city. http://www.lostiempos.com/diario/actualidad/nacional/20110712/gobierno-y-vecinos-de-el-alto-firman-acuerdo-que-pone-fin-a_133462_271196.html
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