Luis S. Crespo wrote for El Diario on July 12, 1925: Defining the definitive capital of the Republic The National Constituent Assembly of the Republic of Bolivia, by law of August 11, 1825 ordered that lay the foundations of a city to serve as a capital for the new nation, and that city would be…
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The new dwarf anta [tapir] may be Bolivian ‘flagship species’
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…
In the wrestling rings of Bolivia, skirts fly as cholitas fight back!
From National Geographic: Bolivia’s Wrestlers In the wrestling rings of Bolivia, skirts fly as cholitas fight back! By Alma Guillermoprieto Photograph by Ivan Kashinsky At the largest public gymnasium in El Alto, Bolivia, daylight is fading from the windows, and hundreds of people along the bleachers are growing impatient. They have been sitting for more…
In Bolivia, one million people live from tourism
Ernesto Estremadoiro reports for El Dia: It is the fourth most important activity in the country One million people live from tourism The activity generates 200,000 direct jobs and indirect impact reaches this digit. Mining only generates 132,000 jobs in the country. Tourism, called smokeless industry, has well earned this “nickname”. According to Martin Careaga,…
Heritage 101: At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk
Anahí Cazas and Margarita Palacios report for Pagina Siete: WERE IDENTIFIED ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER, MUSEUMS AND CHURCHES At least 10 of Bolivia’s cultural heritage sites are at risk Seven experts consulted by Pagina Siete identified the sites and explained that required conservation works and management. For lack of conservation and management, ten sites that were declared…
Heritage 101: Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail
AFP/Doha reports in Pagina Siete: ROUTES OF SIX COUNTRIES, INCLUDING OF BOLIVIA, HAVE THE TITLE Unesco declares as World Heritage the Inca Trail The distinction allows agencies to get funding conservation and restoration of trails and sanctuaries.The Camino del Inca, a masterly road communication network that spanned six countries in South America, was declared yesterday…
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