Javier Mendez reports for El Deber: NATURE The new dwarf anta [tapir] may be Bolivian ‘flagship species’ Two biologists that reported their presence indicate that [this dwarf anta] revalues the forests of our country. There are reports of new species of dolphin, another monkey and a rodent Last year, the Journal of Mammalogy spread shocking…
Category: TIPNIS
Bolivian birds 101: URGENT need for a Field Guide!
Bolivia is considered a mega diverse country, as such we have important bird species in our territory, and we need a field guide: . What will be achieved by this field guide? Discover the main aims of the Birds of Bolivia Field Guide and how it will help local people 1. Raising environmental awareness Bolivia…
Under Bolivia’s current gov: Absence of state and the assault to institutionality
Susana Seleme writes in El Dia: Absence of state and the assault to institutionality 1. What analysis can be made on the conflict with the low-ranking military? The unprecedented insubordination of sergeants and non commissioned officers of the armed forces, with massive marches in the capital, and other small demonstrations in Santa Cruz de la Sierra,…
Bolivia and The collapse of the symbols…
Carlos Toranzo writes in Pagina Siete: The collapse of the symbols In his speech to come to power, the MAS used the idea of being better than all the previous political system, which was part – that was beyond him as the bearer of messages and new moral ethical behavior. Evo Morales criticized, not without…
Beni disaster: Unsung heroes are grains of sand that imposed over the disaster
Rolando Aparicio reports for El Deber: STORIES OF LOVE AND VALUE Unsung heroes are grains of sand that imposed over the disaster Solidarity, love and empathy. The tragedy of Beni, leaves tragic images of crude suffering. In this area, they were strangers, walking neighbors, professionals and volunteers who managed to sow the best of human…
Beni disaster: Dams in Brazil caused overflowing rivers!!
From El Diario: Dams in Brazil caused overflowing rivers in the country As reported before by El Diario, the League of Environmental Defense says there were alteration of hydrology in the Bolivian Amazon from the Madeira River, for the negative impact on the northern region. The League of Environmental Defense (Lidema) confirmed the denunciation made…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 