This cartoon appeared in El Diario, on July 19, 2011. You can see the door of the Bolivian Congress (Assembly that gathers 36 nations, as defined by current government) which looks like a printing press. Title on top of the building reads “Factory for Improvised Laws”; a number of “laws” are going out in a…
Unbelievable declaration: USA and narcotraffick against Bolivia!!
This week, two hit men shot one District Attorney in Cobija and another a lawyer in Santa Cruz; both repulsive actions show how crime is escalating in Bolivia. In an unfortunate declaration, Justice Minister Nilda Copa said that behind these attacks are the American Embassy and the narcotraffickers. Copa’s arguments were confusing, unclear and did not provide names. …
Cidob will meet about TIPNIS
Cidob is the Confederation of Indigenous people from the Orient (Eastern) part of Bolivia. They will meet in Trinidad from July 20 to 22; to assess the Tipnis/road issue and decide who to support. The indigenous groups intend to march around August 2nd which was the celebration date for indian people, back when Bolivia was a…
Inti shares for sale, positive news for Bolivia!!
Drogueria Inti is a pharmaceutical company who is placing shares in the market. Offers higher interest rates than current time deposit accounts in commercial banks. Interest offered is between 5-6.5% for 5-8 years. 42,420 bonds for a thousand Bolivianos each are now in the market. Current exchange rate is Bs6.9 to the American dollar. http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-07-19/Economia/NoticiaPrincipal/7Eco01-190711.aspx I considered…
Snowfall continues to affect Potosi
Snowfall continues to cause problems to people inside the area. The military rescued three miners who were inside Samta Elena mine. Military unit is helping people in North and South Lipez Provinces; snowfall area is about 200 by 150 kilometers in width. So far, in South Lipez, around 6,000 people from 15 communities and about 35,000 llamas and…
TIPNIS, El Chore: does it make any sense?
Cinthia Silva, vice-minister of environment for the Bolivian government is reported to say they will not start any environmental assessment for the road that will cut the TIPNIS, unless the indigenous groups engage in an agreement… does this make any sense??? The government should do ALL environmental assessments! PERIOD!! Why do we have to see social…
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