AIDS in Bolivia

This article appeared in La Razon, November 27, 2011; for full Spanish article, please check the link below, excerpts follow: Chart below shows the distribution of reported cases, by sex, by department, from 1984 to June 2011. A study of the social, political and economic context of people living with HIV in Bolivia, was made…

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Visit beautiful Chiquitos, Santa Cruz

Tourism in Bolivia has TOO MUCH to offer, today I will talk about the dry forest in Chiquitos, Santa Cruz. El Deber has sponsored a trip for students, and I believe it is there for anyone to enjoy,  marvelous nature (beautiful pictures can be seen from the link below) we have so close to us,…

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We must stop domestic gender violence

El Deber reports on this worrying issue that needs ALL our attention to make it stop! In the XXI century, Bolivian women are still being humiliated, insulted, beaten and even killed by their partners. The country reports that seven out of ten women are victims of domestic violence, according to data disclosed by the resident…

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Bolivian bilateral investment treaties

La Razon published yesterday interesting information regarding the existing differences among foreign public or private contracts with the Bolivian State. The settlement of differences is done at international forums like International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the Tribunal in the Hague and the Chamber of Commerce of Paris and Stockholm, among others. The…

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Bolivias loses $55 million dollars in taxes…

La Razon reports that due to tax evasion and purchase of pirate/illegal software, Bolivia loses around $55 million dollars per year… An estimate provided by Microsoft Bolivia’s general manager, Alberto Mariaca. Although, Mariaca reports, that purchase of legal software is growing, around $100 million dollars (not specified in the article below, the time span for…

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