Maria Silvia Trigo, LonelyPlanet.com: Road conditions in Bolivia can vary widely and driving can be challenging, even for the most experienced drivers © Sasipa Muennuch / Getty Images Though the highways are mostly well-maintained, driving in Bolivia can be stressful due to unpredictable drivers, landslides depending on the season and last-minute roadblocks that derail your schedule. But…
Masismo: The war for territory | La guerra por el territorio
Manfredo Kempff, El Deber: The truth is that with all the pessimism that overwhelms us, all our protests and even breaks in our faith in the future, the phrase attributed to Galileo, in his trial before the Inquisition: “and yet it moves”, applies to what What happens in Santa Cruz. Contrary to what bothers masismo,…
Dry Lakes | Lagos secos
ANF: Laguna Cáceres aggravates the situation of dry lakes in the country In addition to the Cáceres lagoon, Lake Titicaca and Achocalla lagoon, Lake Poopó and Uru Uru, Alalay lagoon, Concepción lagoon, Encanto, Aguas Claras and Claracuta are also in a critical situation. A comparative image of the water level of the lagoon. Composition: ANF….
Rich and Diverse Culture | Cultura rica y diversa
Alan Caldwell, EnergyPortal.eu: Bolivian People: A Rich and Diverse Culture Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia is a country known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage. The people of Bolivia, known as Bolivians, are a unique blend of different ethnic groups and have a fascinating history that has shaped their identity. In…
Judicial vacuum | Vacío judicial
William Herrera, El Deber: Far from changing and improving the Judiciary, it remains in free fall. That the legislators have not carried out the preselection and election of the new authorities of the High Courts means entering not only into an unprecedented and dangerous judicial vacuum, but also constitutes a true failure for the national…
A subsidy that is difficult to sustain | Una subvención difícil de sostener
Editorial, El Deber: For almost a decade, the Bolivian economy has had a worrying fiscal deficit, mostly attributed to the subsidy of imported hydrocarbons. It is undeniable that the subsidized price of gasoline and diesel has contributed to containing inflation and has generated economic benefits, which means that any attempt to eliminate it faces social…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 