Reuters reports [to watch the video, please use the link below]: Tens of thousands attend traditional Carnival in Bolivia’s Oruro Music and dancing filled the streets of the traditional mining town of Oruro, Bolivia on Saturday (February 25) to celebrate Carnival, which is dedicated to the patron saint Virgin of Socavon, whose 45-metre (150-foot) tall statue…
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Big in Bolivia: Zebras in the Streets
Isabel Henderson reports for The Atlantic: Big in Bolivia: Zebras in the Streets By all accounts, local drivers have become more cautious and mannerly since volunteer cebritas started directing traffic. Zebras are running rampant through the streets of La Paz, Bolivia, where they can be seen hanging out in groups, interacting with drivers, and even…
Bolivian Zoo Unveils 1st Condor Born in Captivity, 14 Flamingos
EFE – Reuters report: Bolivian Zoo Unveils 1st Condor Born in Captivity, 14 Flamingos All the species the reserve houses are recovered animals who have been injured in their environment or by animal traffickers. An endangered condor and 14 flamingo chicks were unveiled Monday at Vesty Pakos Zoo, in La Paz, Bolivia. The female condor…
Tiny objects, big dreams in Bolivia festival: Alasitas
AP reports via The Oklahoman: Tiny objects, big dreams in Bolivia festival LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Thousands of working class Bolivians crowd the streets of La Paz every year to buy miniature cars, houses and wads of fake dollar bills representing their dreams of wealth. During the pre-Columbian tradition called the Alasitas festival, Bolivians…
Pope Francis greets Bolivian youth orchestra
Vatican Radio reports: Pope Francis greets Bolivian youth orchestra Pope Francis on Wednesday greeted a youth orchestra from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, called the “Hombres nuevos,” during his General Audience. The orchestra come from one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city, and the ambassador of Bolivia to the Holy See, Julio Cesar Caballero Montero, said “they…
Cyclist plunges off 300ft cliff along Bolivia’s Death Road after losing control of her bike… but miraculously SURVIVES after landing on a tiny ledge
Julian Robinson reports for MailOnLine: Cyclist plunges off 300ft cliff along Bolivia’s Death Road after losing control of her bike… but miraculously SURVIVES after landing on a tiny ledge Maria With Hoen had joined an expedition along notorious Death Road in Bolivia The 21-year-old’s push bike hit a rock sending her over the edge of…
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