Por Samantha Lafleur y Sophia Lopez, Communications, University of Calgary: Estudiantes e investigadores de UCalgary se unen a un grupo internacional que explora los efectos de la hipoxia en el cuerpo Estudiantes de la Escuela de Medicina Cumming en La Paz, Bolivia. Cortesía de Karina Almeida A menudo, se alienta a los estudiantes a llegar…
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After the All Saints celebration, the wallunk’as begin | Tras la celebración de Todos Santos, comienzan las wallunk’as
By Opinion: This Sunday, wallunk’as began in various places, such as El Paso in Quillacollo. They will continue for several weeks, especially on weekends. After the Day of the Dead and, following tradition, with the farewell to souls, the wallunk’as now begin. This Sunday, they started in various places, such as El Paso in Quillacollo….
What value of goods and currency can be brought in when returning from an international trip? | ¿Qué valor de artículos y divisas se puede internar si uno retorna de un viaje del exterior?
By Marco Antonio Belmonte, Vision 360: The duty-free allowance is $1,000. Travelers may carry between $10,000 and $20,000 in cash (or its equivalent in other currencies), but they must declare it; otherwise, 30% of the money may be withheld. The Regional Manager of Customs in Santa Cruz, José Luis Mollinedo, explains the scope of the…
Handmade Sweets, a Centuries-Old Tradition Enduring on All Saints’ Day | Dulces artesanales, una tradición centenaria que perdura en Todos Santos
By Geraldine Corrales, Los Tiempos: The Garnica family crafts handmade sweets for All Saints’ Day with care and creativity | Carlos López Tradition and color define the process in Quillacollo | José Rocha Candy shops put extra effort into offering varieties | José Rocha Production in the Peredo family workshop | José Rocha The preparation…
Grandmothers, heroes, and cholitas: Todos Santos masks are already for sale | Abuelitas, héroes y cholitas: Las máscaras de Todos Santos ya están a la venta
By Jorge Soruco, Vision 360: Festivity Prices vary according to the quality, characteristics, and size of the traditional crafts for the Day of the Dead celebration. There are also garlands, sweets, and other supplies available. The traditional “mascaritas” are now for sale. Photo: Jorge Soruco / Visión 360 From the classic faces of children and…
Social and political instability, the perpetual scourge of the orange economy in Bolivia | La inestabilidad social y política, el eterno verdugo de la economía naranja en Bolivia
By Gina Baldivieso, EFE, Vision 360: Tourism and Gastronomy Among the most affected sectors are tourism and gastronomy, which suffered a severe setback during the post-electoral political and social crisis of 2019 and later due to the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourists stroll through the area known as the Witches’ Alley, in the center…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 