By Oscar Antezana Malpartida: An hour’s drive from La Paz lies the border with Peru. Once in Peruvian territory, 80 kilometers north of Lima, is Chancay (or Shanghái, as Peruvians are now calling it). Peruvians view Chile with a mix of anger and admiration—it serves as both their next benchmark and motivation on the path…
15% of MSEs Forced to Close Due to Dollar Shortage | El 15 % de las Mypes obligadas a cerrar por escasez de dólares
By El Mundo, Omar Pereyra, Eju.tv: More than 15% of manufacturing production units have stopped or closed due to the crisis, affecting the economy of many families who depend on these jobs, according to Conamype. Source: https://elmundo.com.bo The Secretary General of the Confederation of Micro and Small Enterprises (CONAMYPE), Juan Carlos Vargas, expressed his concern about…
Mariela Lecrere: world champion in the Beef Ribs category | campeona del mundo en la categoría Costillar de Res
By Opinion: World of Barbecue: Qhochala Leads the Grillers’ Society and Wins World Prize Cochabambina Mariela Lecrere breaks barriers and becomes world champion in the Beef Ribs category. The challenges in this field of “barbecue.” “The world of grilling is led by men, and unfortunately, we still live in a macho country,” says Cochabambina griller…
Gov’t broke, prices soar | Gobierno sin dinero, precios suben
By El Diario, Melvy Ruiz, Eju.tv: The government, out of money, can no longer suppress the rise in product prices Product prices have increased by 7.26% up to October, and the population feels a 50% loss in the purchasing power of the national currency. Bolivia never had low inflation but rather suppressed it through a…
Folklore and Devotion – Sacaba, Virgen del Amparo – Folklore y devoción
By Los Tiempos: Folklore and Devotion in the Festivity of the Virgin of Amparo One of the fraternities, yesterday | Courtesy With joy and devotion, the 55 folkloric and indigenous fraternities arrived yesterday at the sanctuary of the Virgin of Amparo in the municipality of Sacaba. The folkloric parade, lasting until late at night, dazzled…
The Ferrari Ghezzi Detective: A Design Icon That Transcends Generations | El detective de Ferrari Ghezzi: un ícono de diseño que transciende generaciones
By Luis Rodríguez C., Opinion: The character of the Ferrari Ghezzi detective has accompanied the cookie brand for generations, becoming an endearing and iconic symbol that transcends mere commercial imagery. Its design, style of dress, and visual representation not only evoke tradition but have also established itself as an instantly recognizable element in popular culture….
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 