Fighting for Bolivian Democracy 101: New complaints against an embassy

An important Editorial from Pagina Siete: EDITORIAL New complaints against an embassy Given the wave of corruption and drug trafficking complaints that affect the government, President Evo Morales has responded in the usual way: accusing the US embassy in Bolivia. On this occasion, however, the President’s statement is more shocking. What he has indicated is…

Karen Tórrez wins gold for Bolivia!

EFE reports via diez.bo from El Deber: BOLIVARIAN Karen Tórrez wins gold for Bolivia The Bolivian swimmer achieved the first gold medal for the country after winning the 50 meter freestyle event at the Bolivarian Games in Santa Marta (Colombia). Bolivarian swimmer Karen Tórrez on Wednesday [11/22/2017] gave her country the first gold medal of…

Madidi 101: Exploring the Bolivian Jungle!

Claire Boobbyer reports for Independent:  Madidi 101: Exploring the Bolivian Jungle! The recently released ‘Jungle’ biopic charts the epic survival story of an Israeli tourist who was lost for three weeks. Claire Boobbyer discovers the magic of Madidi for herself. The slender branches bounce with shrieking monkeys and barking blue-faced hoatzin, a prehistoric avian throwback. Spider, squirrel and…

S&T students to spend Thanksgiving break in Bolivia

The Rolla Daily News reports: S&T students to spend Thanksgiving break in Bolivia The student chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at Missouri University of Science and Technology will travel to Puerto Pando, Bolivia, to continue its work to help provide access to safe drinking water for the local community. The students will travel to…