By Correo del Sur: The incident took place during a bus journey from Santa Cruz to Sucre; the mother received emergency care upon arrival in the capital and had no complications The baby was wrapped in a blanket during the trip. Photo: Courtesy In the early hours of last Sunday, an unexpected act of bravery…
Açaí harvesters use a patented harness made in Bolivia | Los productores de asaí usan un arnés patentado y hecho en Bolivia
By Mirna Echave, Vision 360: Development and Conservation Safety for climbing and reaching açaí fruits, whether for consumption or trade, prevents people from cutting down these wild palms, helping to preserve them in the Bolivian Amazon. Açaí clusters can weigh up to 18 kilograms, and lowering them from such heights can be dangerous. Photo: Conservación…
Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó Improve Thanks to Rainfall | Mejoran los lagos Uru Uru y Poopó gracias a las lluvias
By La Patria: Monitoring System at Lake Uru Uru / Gador Recent rainfall has benefited Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó, raising hope among nearby communities. The rain recorded during the first weeks of this year has significantly improved the conditions of Lakes Uru Uru and Poopó. This information was provided by Olson Paravicini, the departmental…
Pando: Illegal mining in the Manuripi Amazon Reserve | Minería ilegal en Reserva Amazónica Manuripi
By Erbol, El Diario: Illegal mining activity confirmed in the Manuripi Amazon Reserve The governor of Pando, Regis Richter, confirmed yesterday the presence of “illegal mining activity” within the Manuripi Amazonian Wildlife National Reserve, a nationally protected area located in the heart of the Bolivian Amazon. In a statement on his social media platform Facebook,…
Bolivia’s greatest environmental disaster | El mayor desastre ambiental de Bolivia
By Brujula Digital: An environmental geomatics team establishes that 14 million hectares burned in Bolivia in 2024 The environmental geomatics team confirmed that 14,047,301 hectares burned, reaffirming Tierra’s statement that it was Bolivia’s greatest environmental disaster. Data from the Environmental Geomatics Team. Photo: Sumando Voces An environmental geomatics team, conducting a study using satellite monitoring…
The light is about to go out, and the economy is about to grind to a halt | Se está por apagar la luz y paralizar la economía
By Higinio Flores Alcazar, El Diario: Stopping gas exports to use it in the domestic market is neither a crazy nor rushed idea The time of “lean cows” has arrived after two decades of “living off grandma’s inheritance.” From being exporters of natural gas, we are one step away from becoming importers of the same…
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