By Lourdes Molina, El Deber: Photo: Max Toranzo This year, the cultural stage will feature Grupo Fiesta Cuetillo and Vero Pérez Concepción is getting ready to open its doors to one of the most anticipated gatherings in eastern Bolivia: the Orchid Festival, which will take place from October 10 to 12. The event, known for…
Category: Santa Cruz
Natives: the first settlers of the lowlands | Nativos: los primeros pobladores de las tierras bajas
By Beatriz Beby Avalos, El Deber: Diverse ethnicities: Photo of indigenous people, part of the archives of the History Museum Photos: History Museum of Uagrm In pre-Hispanic times, different ethnic groups inhabited the Bolivian lowlands Information about the first indigenous peoples who populated Santa Cruz and the lowlands in general before the arrival of the…
The Deed of Warnes That Shaped a New Country | La gesta de Warnes que hizo un nuevo país
By Mauricio Quiroz, El Deber: Historical Protagonists of Freedom: Monument to Ignacio WarnesIgnacio Warnes not only fought with weapons; he knew how to use words to ignite patriotism / Photo: EL DEBER Dozens of men and women fought for independence in these lands for 15 long years. On September 24, 1810, Santa Cruz entered a…
Ancestral Recipes from Camba Cuisine | Recetas ancestrales de la cocina camba
By El Deber: Urucú We celebrate Camba cuisine, inspired by ancestral recipes with native ingredients such as urucú, avocado, tamarind, and achachairú. Camba Heart of Palm Salad with Avocado and Tomato A variation of our traditional salad with fresh ingredients Ingredients (4 servings) PreparationMix the heart of palm, avocado, tomato, onion, parsley, and optionally, some…
Congratulations, Santa Cruz! | ¡Felicidades, Santa Cruz!
By German Huanca: On this special day, I want to greet my friends from Santa Cruz and join in celebrating all the achievements reached so far—undeniable in the economic, social, and political spheres. However, one challenge still remains: to lead development, not only of Santa Cruz, but of the entire country. After the 2024 census—marked,…
Seven wildfires affect Santa Cruz, Beni, and Cochabamba | Siete incendios forestales afectan Santa Cruz, Beni y Cochabamba
By Carolina Galarza, El Deber: Reference image | Getty Images Minister Ríos reported seven active wildfires in the country this Sunday. He highlighted that in 2025, the affected areas have not exceeded 200,000 hectares, while, on the same date in 2024, the fires consumed between 4 and 5 million hectares. The Minister of Environment and…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 