This picture shows the TIPNIS marching group, towards La Paz. As La Prensa reports, the indigenous groups will not send their leaders to La Paz to negotiate with current Bolivian president. They insist that the president goes to San Ignacio de Moxos to start-up the dialogue. Over 1,000 people have marched for the last four…
Bolivia accuses the USA: TIPNIS protest walk. One casualty in the group.
Today Sunday August 21, 2011. El Deber reports the Bolivian government accusing the US Embassy as “encouraging the indigenous march.” Current Bolivian president said that tomorrow the Foreign Affairs Minister, David Choquehuanca will contact the US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) and inquire about some phone calls that happened between US Embassy personnel (Eliseo Abelo) and indigenous leaders (Rafael…
Bolivian coca growers social status… and political power
This cartoon is from La Prensa, August 21, 2011. Most of the coca growers from the Chapare, Cochabamba used to be working miners from the state-owned mines. Back in the 80s as a result of the low international prices; the cost of production was considerably higher than the international price and so the government had…
Bolivian improvised authorities
This cartoon is from El Diario, Aug 21, 2011. Portrays current president about to fall while stepping in a skate that reads “authorities’ improvisation,” in front of a hole; Bolivian citizens try to warn him while the political affiliates of current party in government just stare, without acknowledging the danger. The worst thing is that…
What happens with the relations USA – Bolivia?
Over a week ago, the Bolivian government said there was only one word that prevented the restoration of diplomatic relations with USA. Today, Pagina Siete reports Foreign Affairs Minister, David Choquehuanca saying that in a few days or weeks the Bolivian government will be in a position to announce when it will be possible to sign the new…
Bolivian proactive private sector!! no need for blackouts!
Bolivian neighborhoods in most cities have been facing blackouts in the last week or so. Lack of investment in the expansion of current electricity supply; and problems on existing generators due to lack of appropriate maintenance are the sources of the problem. In Santa Cruz there have been proposals to shift the hour starting this coming Spring (around Sep…
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