El Diario reports: The Bolivian economy as of August 2013 GROWTH: The growth rate of Bolivian GDP, as of June 2013 reached 6.5%. Meanwhile, the growth rate of the GDP from the manufacturing industry came to the 4.21% (March, 2013), according to – Macroeconomic Monitor -, the National Chamber of Industries [CNI]. INFLATION: 2013 inflation as…
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One of the few value added Bolivian products: viticulture!
From El Deber: Viticulture moves $us 107 million, according to study The annual consumption of grapes, wine and singani [Bolivian “vodka” made with grapes], who are part of the most important productive chain in Tarija, generates $107 million dollars, which represents 0.5% of the national gross domestic product (GDP), according to the report by Captura…
Bolivia is still among the least competitive countries, according to the WEF
AFP reports in El Dia: It is in the 98 place among 148 countries Bolivia is still among the least competitive countries, according to the WEF Competitiveness stagnates in Latin America, the country is not the worst in the region but it is far from improving the indices Latin America continues to have low rates…
Bolivia: Spring is just around the corner!
Igor Ruiz report for El Deber: PREAMBLE OF THE SPRING Trees give color to the avenues Several plant species are leafless by winter, but already bloom The neighborhoods streets and avenues of the city are filled with colors by flowering trees that herald the arrival of spring. The most common colors of the flowers are…
Tiwanaku, the still unknown Andean empire that bequeathed their culture
EFE reports in El Deber: Tiwanaku, the still unknown Andean empire that bequeathed their culture The pre-Hispanic Empire of Tiahuanaco was the first in the Andes, remained as such half a Millennium and bequeathed their political, economic and social culture to the Incas, but its greatness remains ignored. According to Bolivian historian Patricia Montaño, author…
Imagine Jaime Laredo and Ana Maria Vera performing together!!
It will be the concert of the decade!! From La Prensa: IN AUGUST OF THE NEXT YEAR Jaime Laredo will be in Bolivia Classic Concerts will be given in La Paz, the Isla de la Luna, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz. The prominent Bolivian, nationalized American violinist, Jaime Laredo will join the Classical Bolivia project to…
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