By Oscar Antezana: Just days (not months) away from the elections, at least two trends have emerged. First: the two main opposition candidates are expected to get more votes than Andrónico. That is, it’s almost taken for granted that MAS is no longer a threat. But at this point, the worst sin is complacency. On…
Bolívar, the Bolivian | Bolívar, el boliviano
By Juan José Toro, Visión 360: Shouldn’t we be talking about these things instead of organizing festivals or “dog parades”? Clearly, there’s no one in the government who understands what a bicentennial truly represents. This July 24 marks the 242nd anniversary of the birth of Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios, better…
Guaraní Art Comes to Life at the Artecampo Museum | El arte guaraní cobra vida en el Museo Artecampo
By El Deber: Carmen Paz, artisan Workshops are offered in the city — a chance to touch with your own hands a legacy that has withstood time: it’s about culture, identity, and resistance. Every Tuesday, a corner of Santa Cruz becomes a gateway to one of the oldest and most beautiful textile traditions of Bolivia’s…
Parallel Exchange Rate: Will the Parallel Dollar Keep Falling? Here’s What an Expert Says | Cotización paralela: ¿Seguirá bajando el dólar paralelo? Esto dice un especialista
By Unitel: “We’ve crossed a psychological barrier,” said expert Enrique Borda after the parallel dollar exchange rate on the streets fell below Bs 14 this Wednesday. Reference photo The parallel dollar showed a downward trend on Wednesday, with exchange rates in Santa Cruz reaching Bs 13.50 for buying and Bs 13.90 for selling. Economic analyst…
Blooming of Tajibo Trees: An Opportunity for Ephemeral Landscape Tourism | Floración de tajibos: una oportunidad para el turismo de los paisajes efímeros
By El Deber: The blooming of tajibo trees in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is much more than a seasonal event For just a few weeks—in the middle of the Cruceño winter—these trees offer a natural spectacle that fills the urban landscape with color and awakens a sense of wonder and belonging in both residents…
Hassenteufel, the Alleged Letter, the Claimed Medical Leave, and the Clash Between Two Journalists | Hassenteufel, la supuesta carta, la presunta baja médica y el cruce entre dos periodistas
By eju.tv: John Arandia initially reported that the electoral official had resigned from the Vice Presidency of the TSE. Meanwhile, José Pomacusi challenged that version and called it a “lie.” The controversy over Óscar Hassenteufel’s absence from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has sparked reactions in the political arena, and has also led to a…
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