The implications of the Cuban-Bolivian Tiff

Scott B. MacDonald reports for The Global Americans: On January 25th Bolivia broke off diplomatic relations with Cuba, with the interim government of President Jeanine Áñez accusing Havana of showing “permanent hostility” toward La Paz.  While Bolivia and Cuba are not necessarily significant players in the global economies, the deterioration in relations between the two countries is…

Rare Bolivian glass frogs seen for first time in 18 years

BBC News reports: A rare species of frog with translucent skin has been seen in Bolivia for the first time in 18 years. Three Bolivian Cochran frogs, a species of so-called “glass frogs”, were spotted by conservationists earlier this month in a national park. The tiny amphibians weigh just 70-80g and measure 19-24mm. Glass frogs…