A quick update on this strike, main transport union has instructed to go on general strike starting this coming Thursday. Main issue is now the Supreme Decree No.890 which rules a limit of 12 years old public transport vehicles. It is still too early to tell whether this strike will continue or not. Santa Cruz…
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National public transport strike
Today in most cities and roads (Santa Cruz transport union said last week they will not go on strike), public transportation will not operate (blockades are also envisioned), they are questioning why government had authorized that illegal used cars be legalized. In cities like Cochabamba, schools will not open. Some people question this decision as…
Drought, blackouts, corruption, gas: four failures in Bolivia
Today is a bad day, there are four big issues that expose our lack of sound economic and public policies. Bolivia displays its worst face: 1. The Pilcomayo river as it goes from Potosi, Chuquisaca, Tarija departments, en route to Argentina/Paraguay is experiencing severe environmental damage. Not only mining pollution from Potosi mines but now…
Bolivian updates
1. Iran’s Defense Minister visit to Bolivia is still in the news and controversy. The visit of this individual, wanted by Interpol for terrorism attack in Argentina, was known and published the day before in an Argentinian newspaper, denouncing all Ahmad Vahidi’s violent behavior. As such, it is unbelievable the sorry remarks by government officials saying they…
Road blockade between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba
Located in El Sajta, the paved road that crosses the cocalero fields in the Chapare region. There is a conflict between the community and the Cochabamba State University (UMSS). Will report on this as development occurs, so far government said they intend to send both police and the army to expedite the route. A line…
Bolivia, Argentina, Iran, part II
New information came to me: six Bolivians were in the 85 casualties during that terrorist attack sponsored by Ahmad Vahidi, the Irani minister of Defense that visited Bolivia. This cartoon appeared in La Razon yesterday. It shows how the red carpet is being pulled of, remember he was a formal guest of current government. Another new…
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