French Ambassador in Bolivia stated that despite nationalization of the hydrocarbon sector; it is still a challenge and good public image to invest here. He referred to the recent “discovery” of three TCF (trillion cubic feet) of natural gas at the Aquio camp, operated by Total and Tecpetrol. http://www.paginasiete.bo/2011-04-29/Economia/Destacados/10Eco001290411.aspx Cadex (export chamber from Santa Cruz) for the fourth…
Road blockade
As of 14:00 hours today, the road between Oruro and La Paz is blocked by the elders (retired people), who are seeking an increment in their pensions. The government has offered 5% and this national association seeks 10%. Yesterday a group from Santa Cruz was stopped as they were boarding the bus, they weren’t allowed…
Education and self pride
Bolivia is fortunate to have Andres Oppenheimer visit us, specially Bolivia. Last night at “No Mentiras” tv program, he described how countries like Singapore are developing fast, based on a well focused education for its people. Forty years ago Singapore was no reference to competitiveness, business entrepreneurship, Bolivia on the other hand with far more…
Prosecutor Marcelo Soza continues…
Bolivian Attorney General did not accept Soza’s resignation. It is a good thing so the trial he has prosecuting: alleged terrorism – separatism, will have to come to an end.
Andrés Oppenheimer in Bolivia!!
Kudos to Julio César Caballero, a bright journalist who decided to make possible Andrés Oppenheimer visit our Bolivia! Mr. Oppenheimer can be read in Bolivia in Los Tiempos newspaper from Cochabamba. I read his articles and can say without doubt he understands Bolivia and Latin America, his articles are insightful and analyzes in a proactive…
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