It is inconceivable that current Bolivian president seeks to continue in government. He and his acolytes have played with the constitution, erased the Republic and began a “pluri-national State”. Typical behavior of those who believe they own our country… well, the workers of Tarija are among the first to deny that atrocity! From ANF and…
Bolivian social decomposition
Mamfredo Kempff describes our loss of freedom, justice; from El Diario: Social decomposition It is not the first time that we are referring to this topic nor will it be the last, unfortunately. What has many consequences in our society, ignoring it is impossible. The country has lost its bearings for many decades, and this…
The Bolivian State wants 50% of the private banks’ revenues
One more time, current Bolivian central government comes with the worst possible economic policy. Ernesto Estremadoiro Flores writes for El Dia: New law will control the sector utilities The State wants 50% of the banks’ revenues Figures. In 2012 this sector reported profits by $186 million dollars. The rest of the system generated only $35.7…
Better alternatives for tourism in Bolivia
From Pagina Siete: Three companies offer new tourism routes Aerocon, Amaszonas and Creative Tours come together and present an alternative to the existing proposal to visit tourist attractions in the Andean region, the valleys and plains of the country. The presentation ceremony will be held at 19:00 on February 18, Hotel Europa, La Paz. A…
Journalism 101: I propose
Monica Olmos Campos makes an excellent reflection over media and its influence on society, she writes for Los Tiempos: I propose Social media have as primary responsibility the vital interests of the society. When I turn on the TV and see a presenter with a “provocative dress” commenting on the joy of the “comadres” [day…
Potosi, again is given a chance to fight pollution!!
Potosi has been created along with mining. Back when I was working for an international development organization, I had a peculiar disappointment. To make the story short, we proved those mining mills they were throwing to the river around $20K in bad mix of minerals, excessive use of chemicals to do the milling job and…
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