Former Bolivia President, Carlos Mesa writes on behalf of Bolivia, regarding our claim of a sovereign seacoast that was taken by force, by Chile: “Bolivia Access to Sea,” Reality, Not Myths Over 20% of the world’s countries lack seacoast. A finding that is one elementary truth, is that ALL the Mediterranean countries that import or…
Category: Social Unrest
Unfortunate and despicable pollution on Pilcomayo river
El Dia reports: Government Report Potosi 30 thousand cubic meters of waste in the Pilcomayo Pollution. Within 10 years, people will begin to feel the effects on their nervous and respiratory system. The governor of the department of Potosi, Felix Gonzales revealed that 30 thousand cubic meters of mine waste were dumped in the waters…
IBCE suggests an integral control on smuggled “chutos” cars
Pagina Siete reports: MOVEMENT IN PROVINCES IBCE suggests an integral control on smuggled “chutos” cars Avoid gasoline sales and reward those who expose illegalities says. The Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE) and analyst Alberto Bonadona suggest a comprehensive control, both to prevent the entry of smuggled [chutos] cars as well as fuel sales and…
Why a Professional Association needs to remain apolitical
It was certainly a surprise that the current Board of the Economist Association of Santa Cruz had given a “recognition” to the coca-grower leader who also functions as current president of Bolivia. Here goes attached, a necessary response to the attempt to “justify” the current president of the Economists’ disclaimer/defense. No Association of Professionals should…
While some will cheer, I find despicable to legalize child labor
Children deserve to be loved, to enjoy their childhood, to be able to play, learn, in order to become honest, hard-working citizens, in the future, not now! The Associated Press reports: Jul 4, 8:30 PM EDT NEW BOLIVIA LAW WOULD ALLOW 10-YEAR-OLDS TO WORK LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s Congress has passed legislation to…
Millions of dollars wasted and OUR roads remain a disaster!
Current Bolivian government bragged about their G-77+China boondoggle, unofficial expenditure figures are over $77 million dollars! While there are many, many other more important needs for our population. Thus, the demagogue and incompetence of this rulers are day by day more evident and frustrating! Transporters criticize the ABC for the condition of the north route…
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