evo is desperate to remain in power, and as such, the impossible candidate has recurred to “boosting” his illegitimate and illegal electoral campaign by offering health to all … The striking reality is that the Bolivian health system has reached its all time low. This cartoon from El Diario [05/31/2019] portrays the collapse of the…
Bolivia: Down the Rio Yacuma
From The National Geographic: The caiman sized me up, all venomous reproach and pointy teeth. It sliced through the water until it was in snapping distance of our little boat. “Do they ever attack people?” I asked. “Oh yes,” said Sam, my local guide, who I liked but didn’t entirely trust. Friday, 31 May Bolivia…
Witches’ Market declared heritage
Pagina Siete reports: The Municipal Council of La Paz yesterday declared the La Paz Witches Market as the city’s cultural heritage. Yesterday was approved unanimously by the councilors present, the Municipal Law that declares intangible cultural heritage to that area of the city. The rule, of three articles, mentions as components of the Witches’ Market…
In Bolivia there is authoritarianism that moves towards dictatorship
Bolivian Thoughts opinion: It felt good to see Mesa and Quiroga telling the world about our predicament. Mesa needs to continue to give such strong message, questioning and denouncing evo’s mishaps and authoritarian-illegitimate-illegal re-nomination. Carlos must speak to the Bolivian voters in harsher terms, without sugar coating, we are fed up with evo’s corrupt and…
Takesi, pre-Columbian jewel of Yanacachi
El Diario reports: Tourism The Takesi is one of the oldest routes left in Bolivia and dates back to pre-Inca times The pre-Columbian Takesi road, treasure of Yanacachi in the south Yungas in La Paz, will be promoted soon by means of a plan promoted by the Tourism Promotion Committee of that municipality, the representative…
Bolivian Women Fight Gender-Based Violence through Theater
AP reports via VoA: LA PAZ, BOLIVIA — On stage, amid the hubbub of a Bolivian street market, women recount their stories of abuse at the hands of men. But the violence depicted in the play isn’t just make-believe for the 22 indigenous actresses: It’s based on their own real-life experiences. “Kusisita,” a work that seeks…
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